£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.
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.
Sole trustee market expected to experience long-term slowdown, research reveals
The firm's latest paper outlined that there will be a short-term uptick in growth due to continued demand from the 4,000 small DB schemes.
A third of over-55s unsure about pension options – Standard Life
The research found that 29% feel unsure about the choices available, and 32% feel confident in understanding their options.
Three-quarters of UK workers expect responsible pensions from employers, research reveals
Despite this, almost half (47%) of workers don't actually know if their workplace pension is invested in a responsible way.
TPR chair to depart after decade of service
Sarah Smart said: “I now feel it is the right time for me to step away from TPR to concentrate on my personal situation."
Strathclyde university workers back strike action over pension changes
94% of workers in an industrial action ballot supported strike action.
Career breaks and part-time work leave women with lower pension wealth – Broadstone
A smaller proportion of women contribute to their occupational pensions, resulting in smaller median pension pots.
Retirees need around £37,000 annually in 2025, study finds
The study suggested that nearly £50,000 will be needed yearly for a comfortable retirement.
Nearly a third of unpaid carers in NI forced to leave work due to financial strain
There are 220,000 unpaid carers in Northern Ireland, nearly 60% of whom are women.
£35m added to State Pension pots using online top-up service
More than 37,000 online payments have been made through the service.
Current auto-enrolment contributions fall short of adequate retirement income, warns WEALTH at Work
AE thresholds will remain unchanged for 2025/26, meaning total pension contributions will stay at 8%.
