Industry

Some 1.7 million workers in their 50s are saving less for retirement due to the pandemic, latest research from Legal & General (L&G) reveals.

In this week's Pensions Buzz, we want to know if you think chair's statements are fit for purpose.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed a 6% rise in the amount withdrawn flexibly this quarter versus the same period last year, and a 10% increase in the number of individuals using this freedom.

Here it is, our monthly digest of the most important pension articles Professional Pensions has written and published over the last month, along with some contextual notes.

This week’s top stories included the Department for Work and Pensions conceding that chair’s statements do not entirely work, while Isio found that the top 12 professional trustee firms are growing by 14% per annum.

When we asked PP’s Buzz respondents to describe the pensions industry in one word, we thought they would be much more positive than they were.

Professional Pensions’ Women in Pensions Awards is returning this November and now open for nominations.

The gender pensions gap is prompting women to take action regarding their pension over fears for their financial future, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.

Aegon UK has acquired Pension Geeks – the business that specialises in connecting people with their finances through innovative engagement techniques, communication and events.