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Three in 10 business owners have no pension – Rathbones
Most business owners said they kept their money in savings accounts or Premium Bonds, with 95% reporting this.
Pensions & Retirement
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Aviva, L&G and Zurich receive STAR Gold for transfer performance
Andrew Marker said: “STAR accreditations recognise real, measurable progress in transfer efficiency - not just intent.”
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Majority of workers unaware of pension inheritance tax changes, research finds
More than 6 in 10 UK workers are unaware their pension savings could be subject to inheritance tax from April 2027.
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The Pensions Regulator appoints Emma Douglas as chair
Douglas will start her 5-year term on 1st July 2026, taking over from interim chair Kirstin Baker.
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42% of over-55s take full tax-free pension cash at retirement – Standard Life
Research found 42% either planned to take the full 25% tax-free lump sum in one go or had already done so.
Pensions & Retirement
Pluxee and Attivo launch Financial Wellbeing Hub to support employees
The hub provides life-stage content, planning tools, webinars and free one-to-one consultations with Attivo’s regulated financial planners.
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PPI launches Lost Pensions 2026 survey with DB scheme expansion
The 2026 survey will track changes in the lost pots landscape, looking at the number and value of lost pensions and their age distribution.
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Aptia acquires Pension Decision Service from Mercer
The deal aims to strengthen the support available to pension savers facing complex retirement choices.
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Lack of retirement planning leaves millions at risk of working longer, finds Skipton
Research found that 38% of adults had barely thought about retirement, while 17% of people aged 65 and over admitted the same.
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Younger workers less confident about financial future, research finds
The study from WEALTH at work showed only a fifth (20%) felt on track to meet financial goals.
Interviews
INTERVIEW: Improving retirement outcomes as workplace pensions evolve
Max Gist, head of business development at People’s Pension, explores new trends shaping the DC pensions market.
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PASA issues guidance to improve data quality for contingent spouse pensions
The guidance covers key data points, governance, and options for calculation to help schemes balance accuracy, cost and efficiency.