Joint planning could boost couples’ pension pots by £2m over 20 years – Rathbones
The firm found that by coordinating pension contributions, tax planning and long-term goals, spouses can make the most of tax relief and investment growth.
Sackers welcomes TPR’s consultation on extending the CDC code of practice
Helen Ball, partner at Sackers, said: “We welcome TPR’s approach to creating a single, comprehensive CDC code as this will make it easier to follow and apply in practice."
Individual pension annuity premiums hit record £7.4bn in 2025 – ABI
Sales of annuities worth over £250,000 increased by 31% and those over £500,000 rose by 54%.
Pension Lab appoints new chair and non-executive director
Kevin Okell joins as non-executive director and Steve Goddard has joined as chair to strengthen its board.
TISA urges FCA to ensure consistent pension transfer rules
TISA urged the FCA to work with the DWP to make sure proposed pension transfer changes are consistent and tested with consumers before final rules are set.
Scotland and Wales lead in confidence to work into later life, research finds
In Scotland, 83% said they were sure they could do their job at 60, according to Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement’s research.
Industry professionals divided over pensions Value For Money framework, survey finds
When asked if they were confident the new VFM framework would improve outcomes for members, 5% of respondents said they were very confident and 52% fairly confident.
Aegon UK urges FCA to delay new DC pension consolidation rules until 2030
In its response to the FCA consultation CP25/39, Aegon UK said the proposed changes should wait until wider Government pension consolidation work is rolled out.
WTW forecasts UK pension risk transfer market to hit £70bn in 2026
The bulk annuity market is predicted to top £50bn, driven by bigger deals and steady pricing.
PIC completes £155m full buy-in for Vistry’s Final Salary Pension Schemes
The deal covers the Bovis Homes Pension Scheme, Galliford Try Final Salary Pension Scheme, and Kendall Cross Holdings Limited Pension and Assurance Scheme.
M&G completes £235m BPA for Avon Cosmetics
The bulk purchase annuity (BPA) covers the pension benefits of more than 3,000 members of the Avon Cosmetics Pension Plan.
Older workers contribute four times triple lock cost to UK economy, research finds
Older people working past the state pension age contributed over £60bn to the UK economy each year, research from the Centre for Ageing Better found.
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