CISI learning alliance targets major boost for UK business growth
The CISI Growth Unleashed Learning Alliance aims to support education and understanding of the Mansion House Accord.
Wagestream acquires Zippen to boost workplace pension offering
Peter Briffett said: “With Zippen joining the Wagestream Group, we are strengthening our expertise and furthering our mission to help people take control of their financial lives.”
Aegon launches Junior SIPP with no fees until 18
Stephen Crosbie said: “This product is crafted to aid advisers in assisting their clients successfully navigate wealth transfer across generations.”
Women’s pension pots less than half the size of men’s – Royal London
29% of women said they felt confident in combining or transferring pensions, compared to 44% of men.
L&G completes £800m buy-in with Honda Group UK Pension Scheme
Andrew Kail said: “This is another example of L&G’s ability to deliver for trustees, sponsors and members in all market environments."
Unused pension tax can be simplified to help bereaved families, research reveals
Anne Fairweather said: “This report shows that if the government is committed to tax reform of pensions on death, then there are easier ways to do it."
PensionBee calls for 10-day pension switch guarantee
Research found 63% of people believed delays were stopping them from managing their retirement savings properly.
Nearly half of farmers plan to seek financial advice amid pension concerns – NFU Mutual
The study found 36% of all customers planned to seek financial advice soon, rising to 48% among farmers.
FBU calls for wealth tax as firefighters face more pension cuts
Steve Wright said: "The FBU will fiercely resist any attempt to attack the pensions of firefighters and other public sector workers.”
Aegon urges Government to tackle pension inequality
Kate Smith, head of pensions at Aegon, said the Government needed to define what an adequate pension is and help reduce pension inequalities in the UK.
Employers should be required to share pension contributions in job ads, think tank says
The SMF argued that the Government should amend the Pension Schemes Bill currently before Parliament to introduce mandatory disclosure of employer pension contributions on all job adverts.
Plumbing Pensions appoints WTW as outsourced chief investment officer
The appointment is aimed at helping Plumbing Pensions move towards long-term financial stability for its members.
