West Bromwich Building Society pension scheme completes £70m buy-in with Canada Life
This transaction secures the benefits of all uninsured scheme members, covering about 490 deferred members and 400 pensioner members.
National insurance increase may drive employers to salary sacrifice pensions – Evelyn Partners
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to raise the National Insurance Contribution rate for employers by 1% to 2% in the Budget tomorrow.
Protection Guru Awards 2024 celebrates top achievers in protection industry
The awards celebrated the dedication of advisers and insurers over the past 18 months.
38% of pre-retired DB members lack retirement planning confidence – Just Group
Around 20% of those who had started planning were prompted by communication from their scheme provider.
MIMHC launches mental health Q&A series with Altruist Enterprises
The series features conversations with mental health experts, including an exclusive session with Katie Buckingham.
HMRC repays £44.3m in overpaid pension tax during Q3, experts call for reform
This issue has persisted since pension flexibilities were introduced.
Action on lost pension pots needed with £31.1bn going astray, research reveals
This is an increase from 2.8 million pots valued at around £26bn two years ago.
Advisers face surge in pension queries as clients anticipate Budget changes – AJ Bell
AJ Bell found that almost all advisers reported clients approaching them with questions about potential changes.
Broadstone warns FCA that ‘Value for Money’ framework may overlook key nuances
Broadstone believes the framework should take into account the different needs of members and employers.
PIMFA awards celebrate diversity and inclusion initiatives in financial services
Originally created in 2021, these awards aim to inspire organisations and individuals within wealth management and financial planning.
Millennials struggle to save for retirement
Many millennials express hope to save more in the future, despite current financial pressures effecting their retirement plans.
Broadstone expands employee benefits team
The new appointments will bolster Broadstone's capabilities to meet the growing demand for innovative employee benefits solutions.
