A third of Brits have lost track of their pension pots, research reveals
Researchers found 79% had little or no idea how much money they had saved for retirement, and 27% did not know who their pension provider was.
The Pensions Regulator appoints Richard Knox as executive director for strategy and policy
He brings more than 20 years of experience in financial services regulation and public policy, including senior roles at HM Treasury and leadership of the Government’s Pensions Investment Review.
Halving socialising spend could boost retirement pot by £173,000, research finds
Data from Standard Life found that a third (31%) of adults said social spending held them back from saving for the future.
Pension withdrawals up 36% to £79.9bn, finds Air
The report stated that pension withdrawals alone may not be enough for planning goals, and the family home should be considered as part of the balance sheet.
Most Brits still delay pension action despite rising awareness – PensionBee
Only 17% expected to review or increase their pension contributions in the next 12 months.
60% upbeat about finances for 2026 but gender and generation gaps persist - Aegon
Pension saving was a top-three priority for 12%.
DB pension transfer compensation hits record low in 2025 – Broadstone
Compensation fell from around -£16,000 in early 2025 to -£41,000 by early 2026.
FCA launches consultation to make pension scheme value clearer for savers
Sarah Pritchard, deputy CEO at the FCA, said: "By working with the Government and TPR, we will help secure better returns for pension savers."
PIC completes £155m buy-in for the NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan
The deal covers the benefits of 1,581 plan members, securing their benefits in the long term after a series of previous buy-in transactions.
Raindrop recovers over £675m in lost pensions for UK savers in 2025
The platform found over 67,000 lost pots worth £675m, a 169% increase on the previous year when it recovered £251m from 18,000 lost pots.
DB funding remains steady in December – Broadstone Sirius Index
The fully hedged scheme saw a marginal fall in funding over December, with its funding level dipping slightly from 71.7% at the end of November to 71.6% by the end of December.
Cancelling unwanted direct debits could add £37k to pension savings – Standard Life
Mike Ambery said: “Redirecting just a few of those forgotten payments into your pension could make a meaningful positive impact to your financial future.”
