Hymans Robertson leads first ‘connected covenant’ superfund deal for CMS Pension Scheme
It was the fourth UK superfund transaction completed by Clara, with Hymans Robertson advising on half of these deals so far.
Default pension savings could help close self-employed retirement gap – Nest Insight
The research found that autosave, a default pension saving mechanism, could give self-employed people better financial security.
Phoenix Insights rebrands as Standard Life Centre for the Future of Retirement
The centre will use research to spark debate, drive action, and push for change.
Just Group completes £7m buy-in for McGregor Construction pension scheme members
The transaction, finalised in April 2025, covers 66 pensioner and eight deferred members.
Hymans Robertson launches risk transfer service for small pension schemes
Iain Church said: “Having already delivered on the benefits of TRUST to early clients, I’m excited to see it now become available to the wider market.”
Just Group completes £150m buy-in for MGN Pension Scheme
The buy-in covers about 1,300 pensioners and is the first for the scheme.
Two in five UK workers unaware of how much they contribute to their pension
New data from Scottish Widows shows 43% of UK workers don’t know their workplace pension contribution level, with confidence in managing retirement savings also low.
Nine million of pensioners to receive winter fuel payment under £35,000 cap – HM Treasury
The payment will be £200 per household, or £300 where someone is over 80, and paid automatically.
Young men lead in pension investment awareness – Hargreaves Lansdown
Of those surveyed, 51% of men knew their pension was invested, while only 28% of women said the same.
Royal London secures £275m buy-in for Grant Thornton Pensions Fund
Mark Sharkey said: "We hope the scale of this buy-in will further strengthen the appeal of our mutual-led proposition for many more trustee boards in the future.”
Pension pot needed for comfortable retirement drops to £682,000 – Quilter
For a moderate lifestyle, the pot needed was £415,000, while the minimum needs could be met with £28,000.
Aegon enhances retirement platforms with new features
The changes are now live on Aegon Retirement Choices (ARC) and One Retirement.
