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Climate change could cut pension fund returns by a third by 2050 – Ortec Finance
Research found that if the world fails to make a low-carbon transition, pension fund returns could fall by 33% by 2050 under a high warming scenario.
Pensions & Retirement
Pensions & Retirement
Member experience drives pension scheme buy-ins and buy-outs – Hymans Robertson
The firm reported that trustees are doing more checks on insurers’ admin capabilities to see what kind of service members will get both during and after the transaction.
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Majority of adults prioritise certainty in retirement income, finds LV=
Flexibility was important for 31% and growth for 27%, but stability came out on top.
Pensions & Retirement
30% of HNWIs back scrapping IHT as pension fears grow – Saltus
The decision to include defined contribution pensions in the IHT net from 2027 led 33% of HNWIs to look at ways to protect their pensions.
Pensions & Retirement
Government partners with pension funds for regional growth drive
20 pension funds and insurers are launching the Sterling 20 group to channel savings into infrastructure and sectors like AI and fintech.
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Pensioners could boost retirement income by tapping into housing wealth, data finds
Research from Fairer Finance for the Equity Release Council found that 51% of households aged 60 and over could have a better and longer retirement by using equity release.
Pensions & Retirement
Pension adequacy concerns remain as most savers keep contributions steady – Pensions UK
61% of households wanted all pensions combined automatically, and 77% wanted to see all their pensions in one place.
Education & Training
Pensions UK launches student initiative with Manchester Metropolitan University
The Pensions UK: Future Leaders programme aims to introduce final-year finance and accountancy students to the pensions industry.
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Record numbers shop around for best annuity rates as open market purchases hit 62% – Just Group
In 2024/25, 62% of annuities were bought on the open market, up from 59% last year and 53% in 2022/23.
Pensions & Retirement
45% of Brits say not planning for retirement is their biggest financial regret, study finds
Aqua’s 2024 Financial Learnings and Mistakes report for 2025 found that 46% of people felt more confident about their finances in 2025 than last year.
Pensions & Retirement
M&G completes £96m buy-in with UK pension scheme
The deal secures the pension benefits for more than 1,000 scheme members.
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Pension engagement and profitability go hand in hand, say UK firms
Businesses that help employees take an active role in their pensions are also seeing stronger financial results, according to Scottish Widows.