Barnett Waddingham

Investors must make sure they understand exactly how and when the funds will be used

This week’s top stories included Barnett Waddingham’s appointment of eight partners, while British Airways Pensions announced the outsource of in-house investment operations to BlackRock.

Cash equivalent transfer values (CETVs) were "significantly impacted" in a number of key areas by the Covid-19 pandemic, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.

Barnett Waddingham has promoted eight to partner, 17 to principal, and 25 to associate across a range of business areas.

Many trustees are not fully aware of the new requirements of The Pension Regulator’s (TPR) combined code of practice, giving them little time to prepare for change, Barnett Waddingham says.

The ViaNova Working Group has launched an initiative to automate pension transfers in partnership with TISA Exchange.

After initial fears, the future of admin looks positive. Holly Roach reports.

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has revealed a 6% rise in the amount withdrawn flexibly this quarter versus the same period last year, and a 10% increase in the number of individuals using this freedom.

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.