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Pension savers concerned over Brexit impact on pot values
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.

  • Investment
  • 24 September 2019
Trustees prepared for upcoming ESG regulations but admit to implementation challenges
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.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 18 September 2019
DC schemes not aligned with member values but ESG shift could boost contributions by £1.2bn a year
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.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 18 September 2019
NEST reports minimal impact on perceptions of pension affordability following contribution rate hike
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.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 01 March 2019
Force CEOs to join company DB scheme to prevent reckless behaviour, says study
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.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 13 February 2019
Pre-retirees misjudging longevity and missing out on 'good value' annuities
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.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 24 January 2019
Master trust usage set to double as three quarters of DC schemes review delivery
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.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 24 October 2018
European investors 'ahead of the curve' in sustainable investing
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.

  • Investment
  • 20 September 2018
Over a third of over 50s unwilling to take investment risks with their pension
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.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 30 April 2018
DB transfers on the rise; member communication remains paramount
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.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 10 April 2018
Employers should 'up their game' and engage members about pensions
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.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 05 April 2018
Over three quarters of members want stronger checks to avoid scams
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).

  • Law and Regulation
  • 19 February 2018
Bfinance appoints head of research
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.

  • Appointments
  • 25 October 2016
Only 3% of large DB schemes open to new members
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.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 17 May 2016
PPF is most likely route for British Steel scheme
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.

  • Industry
  • 14 April 2016
Woodford stops charging investors for research
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.

  • Investment
  • 04 April 2016
PPI: Watch what Osborne does with NI contributions in Budget
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.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 10 March 2016
ONS figures show wide gulf between public and private sector pensions
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).

  • Defined Benefit
  • 04 March 2016
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.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 07 September 2015
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.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 26 August 2015

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