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Pension savers concerned over Brexit impact on pot values
Some 42% of pension savers think their funds will fall in value as a result of Brexit, with younger savers showing the most concern, according to Aegon.
Trustees prepared for upcoming ESG regulations but admit to implementation challenges
Some 96% of trustees are ready for upcoming ESG regulations which will require schemes to agree their approach to responsible investment, according to Hymans Robertson.
DC schemes not aligned with member values but ESG shift could boost contributions by £1.2bn a year
Over three quarters (78%) of defined contribution (DC) members feel their pension scheme is not aligned with their values, latest research by Franklin Templeton shows.
NEST reports minimal impact on perceptions of pension affordability following contribution rate hike
Just one in 20 members feel too much of their income goes into their pension, NEST Insight says.
Force CEOs to join company DB scheme to prevent reckless behaviour, says study
Forcing company bosses to join the same defined benefit (DB) schemes as their staff could protect pensions better than the threat of prison sentences for scheme mismanagement, Warwick Business School (WBS) has suggested.
Pre-retirees misjudging longevity and missing out on 'good value' annuities
People approaching retirement are "systematically misjudging" their longevity and undervaluing annuities, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says.
Master trust usage set to double as three quarters of DC schemes review delivery
The number of businesses expecting to have a master trust as their main defined contribution (DC) pension scheme is expected to double over the next three years to 26%, a LifeSight survey reveals.
European investors 'ahead of the curve' in sustainable investing
Schroders survey reveals sustainable investment activity is highest among European investors. Kim Kaveh explores the research.
Over a third of over 50s unwilling to take investment risks with their pension
Some 39% of people over the age of 50 are not willing to take any investment risk with their pension savings, Retirement Advantage research finds.
DB transfers on the rise; member communication remains paramount
More members are transferring out of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes when informed of the option, which suggests trustees must think carefully about member communication, according to research.
Employers should 'up their game' and engage members about pensions
Employers should do more to engage members with pensions and help them harness the full potential of their options to reach a good retirement outcome, according to research.
Over three quarters of members want stronger checks to avoid scams
Some 79% of people would like to see stricter rules and checks to ensure pension pots are secure, according to a survey by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).
Bfinance appoints head of research
Kathryn Saklatvala has been appointed global content director at Bfinance and will be responsible for the group's efforts in producing research for clients.
Only 3% of large DB schemes open to new members
Only 3% of final salary defined benefit (DB) schemes with assets of over £1bn are now open to new members according to Barnett Waddingham.
PPF is most likely route for British Steel scheme
A majority of respondents believe the British Steel Pension Scheme will end up going into the lifeboat fund.
Woodford stops charging investors for research
Industry veteran Neil Woodford has become one of the first fund managers to stop charging clients for research, paving the way for further changes around fee transparency in the asset management industry.
PPI: Watch what Osborne does with NI contributions in Budget
The industry will need to scrutinise Budget announcements on national insurance contributions (NIC) for employers closely, the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) warns.
ONS figures show wide gulf between public and private sector pensions
A considerable gap remains between public and private sector employer and employee contribution levels according to data from the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
Third of FTSE 100 CEOs have received pay freeze in 2015
Over a third (36%) of FTSE 100 CEOs received no salary increase during 2015, up from a quarter in 2014.
Defined benefit pension transfer requests double
Pension transfer requests out of defined benefit (DB) schemes doubled after the relaxation of defined contribution (DC) retirement processes, according to one provider.
