Retirement
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HMRC publishes research around ‘hypothetical’ cuts to salary sacrifice for workplace pensions – shows potential cuts ‘firmly on the agenda’ says Steve Webb, LCP
Steve Webb shares his reaction to latest Government research published today and commissioned by HMRC entitled “Understanding the attitudes and behaviours of…
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Pension credit processing times peaked at 87 days as applications surged following unpopular winter fuel payment cut
New figures obtained via a Freedom of Information request by Quilter, the pension provider and financial adviser, reveal that pension credit application…
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New service from The Pensions Regulator to help unlock pensions industry innovation and boost saver outcomes
A new service has been launched by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to help support innovation in savers’ interests and potentially boost economic…
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New figures show Govt. failing to reach ‘vast majority’ of mothers still suffering from state pension underpayments – ‘deeply disappointing’ says Steve Webb, LCP
New statistics and supporting research published today by DWP show that efforts to fix state pension underpayments have so far failed, according…
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Only 68% of people transferring their DB pension left satisfied with their choice
Analysis by leading financial services consultancy Broadstone of the latest Financial Lives Survey from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) finds a concerning…
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Slight improvement but still six out of 10 ‘pension dippers’ shunned free Pension Wise guidance
Six in 10 (59%) of retirement savers who accessed a defined contribution pension in the last four years didn’t use the free,…
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Pensions dashboards: RSM UK says clear communication is crucial to success
As large pensions providers begin connecting to the pensions dashboard, RSM UK says clear consistent communication will be crucial to its success,…
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Winter fuel payment U-turn may need new eligibility mechanism – Quilter’s Jon Greer
As part of his Prime Minister’s Questions session in the House of Commons today, Keir Starmer indicated that the government is reviewing…
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Penfold launches salary sacrifice guide to help employers offset national insurance hike
Penfold, the digital pension provider, has launched a comprehensive guide to help employers and advisers understand how salary sacrifice pension contributions can…
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The Psychology of Retirement: Scottish Widows’ Susan Hope explores how advisers can help clients make the switch to decumulation
Retirement isn’t just a financial shift – it’s a psychological one. Susan Hope (pictured), Business Development Director at Scottish Widows, explores how…
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