Scottish Widows
Defined Benefit
Scottish Widows' life and pension sales have risen by 10% since 2014 on the back of £2.8bn from its first two bulk annuity deals.
25 February 2016
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1 min read
Law and Regulation
The intention of the government to increase the scrutiny of master trusts through fresh legislation has been championed by a number of industry players.
25 February 2016
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3 min read
Appointments
Tony Britton (pictured above) has joined Aon's defined contribution (DC) team as head of delegated sales where he is tasked with boosting the profile of the firm's master trust.
09 February 2016
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1 min read
Bulk Annuities
As insurers implement new capital buffers that make bulk annuities less profitable, Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how it will impact the market.
01 February 2016
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5 min read
Industry
This year saw major changes in the pensions industry. Here's our run down of what happened.
22 December 2015
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6 min read
Risk Reduction
Increased insurer competition, greater regulatory certainty and easier access to capital could boost the bulk annuity market 50% next year, according to a report from LCP.
02 December 2015
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Industry
Top stories online this week include the Autumn Statement, an updated code of conduct for defined contribution schemes, and a first bulk annuity deal for Scottish Widows.
27 November 2015
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Risk Reduction
The Wiggins Teape Pension Scheme has agreed a £400m pensioner buy-in with Scottish Widows in the insurer's first foray into the bulk annuity market.
24 November 2015
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Industry
While auto-enrolment is helping more women to save, much more needs to be done to ensure equal opportunities savings, finds Rebecca Shahoud
19 November 2015
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