Most Gen X and Baby Boomers lack formal retirement plans, Just Group warns
Research from Just Group has revealed that most Gen X and Baby Boomer workers have not created formal retirement plans, despite approaching the end of their working lives.
Standard Life launches retirement advice service for underserved savers
Standard Life Financial Advice is open to existing customers aged 54 years and nine months or older, with at least £50,000 in a DC pension.
Science Minister urges pension funds to boost investment in science and tech firms
Lord Ian Vallance said there were too many UK companies working in areas like AI, biotechnology and quantum that UK investors were not supporting enough.
Hymans Robertson urges schemes to pause and reassess DB endgame options
Many schemes are ahead of expectations, but Hymans Robertson warned there is a risk of rushing into decisions.
Early pension lump sum withdrawals rise as potential tax changes spark regrets – Rathbones
The firm’s research found a surge in lump sum withdrawals as speculation increased that Chancellor Rachel Reeves may cut the 25% tax-free allowance.
Aviva launches new pension fund to boost private markets investment
The 'My Future Vision' strategy aims to improve diversification and to deliver returns in a risk-managed way, with the aim of handling market volatility better.
Just Group launches fixed term investment for pension portfolios on Fundment
Just Group has introduced a new Fixed Term Investment solution on the Fundment platform, offering advisers guaranteed income or growth options within personal pension portfolios.
Nest and Aardman team up for creative pension campaign
The campaign aims to encourage people to take more interest in their pensions, with Nest’s research showing that one in three UK workers has a Nest pension.
Gen Z may need over £3m for a comfortable retirement, Rathbones warns
Based on Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) standards for a “comfortable” lifestyle, Rathbones calculated that a single 25-year-old would need £3.1m by age 65 to fund 25 years of retirement.
Standard Life completes £52m buy-in with The Amtico Company Pension Scheme
The deal, which finished in August 2025, secures pension benefits for 425 members.
Gen X faces retirement gap that could leave them poorer than their parents – PensionBee
According to the firm’s 2025 Pension Landscape report, savers over 50 hold pension pots far smaller than required to maintain living standards in later life.
DC pension charges fall as employers focus on retirement outcomes – WTW
The research found average annual management charges dropped from 0.38% in 2017 to 0.28% in 2025.
