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Excess deaths in week five of 2021 were 5,526 higher than if mortality rates had been the same in 2019, bringing the total number since the start of the pandemic to more than 100,000.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has broken its silence on Neil Woodford's return to fund management with confirmation that it is working alongside the Jersey regulator to share information on the new venture.

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The GMP Equalisation Working Group has published further good practice guidance covering the tax issues relating to the equalisation of GMPs.

Deutsche Bank AG has agreed a £570m pensioner buy-in with Legal & General for the defined benefit (DB) (UK) Pension Scheme.

Inside Pensions has been acquired by Zedra as part of the active wealth, global expansion and fund services specialist’s drive to expand its presence in the pension services space.

Scottish Widows Master Trust has expanded its fund range with the launch of five ESG funds, offering greater choice for members looking to invest their pension more sustainably.

Four in five (81%) industry professionals believe defined benefit (DB) schemes should choose their own framework and pathway to net-zero rather than following set prescriptions.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak must conclude the net pay review in the upcoming Budget to support the retirement income of low-paid workers, Now Pensions says.

Professional Pensions rounds up some of the latest tender awards from across the industry.