healthcare
ESG ETFs receives record inflows while equities continue to lag fixed income
Equities flows YTD remain negative
Woodford investors take Covid-19 hit as Link agrees £224m sale of healthcare assets
Link Fund Solutions (LFS) has agreed to sell "a significant portion" of the stricken LF Equity Income fund's holdings to US firm Acacia Research Corporation for up to £223.9m.
UK moves up one place in global retirement ranking
The UK has moved up one place in this year's Natixis Global Retirement Index (GRI) - seeing improvements in health and wellbeing dragged down by performance of retirement prospects in general.
Healthcare company 'misled TPR' about complying with AE duties
Crest Healthcare and its managing director have pleaded guilty to misleading The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about enrolling employees into a workplace pension.
Could 'black box' thinking solve DB problems?
The Pensions Institute says the aviation sector's constant evaluation of mistakes to improve safety should be applied to pensions. Stephanie Baxter considers the report's findings
KPMG adopts longevity projection model
KPMG has introduced a longevity projection model used by insurers to help improve its understanding of the future risks of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.
How employers are embracing a preventative approach to health and wellbeing
Employers are increasingly realising they have a responsibility to change employee behaviours around health and wellbeing. Nick Martindale looks at the steps they can take.
Why the use of annual benefit windows is coming to an end
Nick Martindale looks at why annual benefit windows are becoming increasingly anachronistic in a 24/7 world and assesses the challenges and benefits for employers offering more frequent updates.
Three reasons why the CMA's private healthcare reforms are still in limbo
Industry expert Richard Walsh,explains what is holding up the changes and when employers can expect an answer.
What the Autumn Statement means for workplace benefits
Workplace benefits saw some significant points within chancellor George Osborne's 67 minute long Autumn Statement that could have a major impact on benefits budgets.
Case study: Admiral widens healthcare coverage to meet employee demand
Admiral Insurance is using its Ministry for Health to help improve employee health and wellbeing.
Autumn Statement: Mental health services to receive £600m boost
Mental health services are to receive an additional £600m in state funding in a drive by the government for more people to have access by 2020.
Three in five fear cancer will leave them unable to pay the bills
Three in five (61%) adults fear they will not be able to pay the bills if they become ill with cancer.
Mandatory paid carers' leave demanded
The government has been urged to introduce a mandatory period of paid leave for carers as a report reveals their unpaid efforts save the state £132bn a year.
Computerised CBT provides little support for depression
Researchers at the University of York have found that computerised cognitive behavioural therapy (cCBT) does not substantially improve depression outcomes compared with usual GP care alone.
Competition regulator targets private healthcare problems
The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has provisionally found that a lack of price competition is "harming customers" after re-examining private healthcare in central London.
Only one in 20 Brits with high cholesterol are aware of it
Many Britons may be unknowingly suffering severe health conditions or at a high risk of developing such problems.
Debate: How to ease the impact of the IPT rise on healthcare benefits
The shock insurance premium tax (IPT) rise is likely to hit healthcare benefits hard. WSB's expert panel discussed how to mitigate the impact.
How employers can tackle the IPT rise on healthcare benefits
The IPT rise means healthcare benefits are likely to become an increasingly expensive commodity for businesses. Kristian Brunt-Seymour considers the options are available to reduce their burden.
Listen again: Webinar - Managing the IPT rise on healthcare benefits
The rise in insurance premium tax (IPT) was a shock to many with workplace health benefits. Hear WSB's panel discuss how your organisation can tackle the increase and maintain healthcare coverage.
Aviva Health and Vitality Health tackle healthcare providers in joint venture
Aviva Health and Vitality Health are forming a joint venture company in a bid to tackle rising private healthcare costs.
One in four employers to communicate Fit for Work
Over a quarter of employers (27%) plan to signpost absent employees towards Fit for Work (FfW) in the absence of GP referrals.
Exclusive: Admiral extends private healthcare benefit
Admiral is introducing a voluntary option to the company's private medical insurance (PMI) scheme following requests from staff to widen the benefit.
Five ways to support employees with cancer
Macmillan Cancer Support and the Trades Union Congress (TUC) have issued guidance for supporting staff with cancer at work.