Hymans Robertson appoints head of DC consulting
Kathryn Fleming takes over the role from Mark Jaffray, who will now focus on strategic investment advice and innovation.
WASPI women continue fight for pension compensation, report reveals
The WASPI group argued women were not properly informed that their state pension age would increase from 60 to 65 (now 66).
bClear Communications strengthens mortgage PR team with appointments
Debbie Staveley said: "Ellie and James will build on our ability to provide the very best advice and add real value to our clients."
Dentists’ Provident paid out £4.9m in claims during 2024, report finds
The provider's claims report showed the majority of claims were paid to those aged 46-55 years old, with the youngest claimant being a 27-year-old dentist.
Nucleus introduces tools to ease pension calculations for advisers
These tools aim to save advisers time and help them stay informed about pension and policy changes.
Liverpool City Region to trial new national work experience model
The work experiences will be tailored to address skills gaps and prepare local children for careers in technology.
DWP to pay £5,000 compensation to tens of thousands of Universal Credit claimants
The DWP acknowledged it did not adequately protect their incomes during this transition.
Quarter of girls projected to live to 100, raising pension concerns – ONS
The ONS projected that boys born in the UK in 2023 can expect to live to 86.7 years on average, and girls to 90.0 years.
Racial disparities persist in WFH access despite overall increase, study finds
The researchers suggest that these disparities could stem from managerial biases against BME workers, leading to a reluctance to WFH opportunities.
£18m buy-in with Utmost secures pensions for 270-plus UK scheme members
Hymans Robertson acted as lead transaction adviser, working with the Trustee and Company, while Gateley provided legal advice.
Construction industry needs three-times more apprenticeship starts, says CITB
Currently, only 21% of construction businesses employ an apprentice, and only 10% employ more than one.
Single pensioners face significant income shortfall compared to couples, research finds
The research found that a single pensioner relying on the full State Pension faces an income shortfall of £2,897 annually.
