Retirement
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Statements from HMRC & FCA highlight ‘risks’ from pre-Budget rush to access tax-free cash – LCP
In the run-up to last year’s Budget, fears over changes to tax-free pension lump sums triggered a surge in withdrawals, but new…
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Past Lessons, Future Gains: SPP offers recommendations for improving collective schemes role in current pensions landscape
The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has published a thought leadership paper “Past Lessons, Future Gains” which examines the case for DB…
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AIC calls out “frustrating” lack of progress on Pension Schemes Bill
The Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has expressed disappointment that the government has not taken the opportunity to amend the Pension Schemes Bill in…
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Standard Life to launch next generation private markets default strategy
Standard Life is launching Future Opportunities, a new alternative default pension strategy designed to enhance outcomes through exposure to private assets, complementing…
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Royal London announces £61m BPA transaction with the Stora Enso UK Group Pension Scheme
Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment provider, has completed a bulk purchase annuity (BPA) transaction with the Stora Enso UK…
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One in seven UK adults have never checked their pension
Consumers are being urged to strengthen their pension during this year’s Pension Engagement Season, however new research from Standard Life reveals one in…
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Use of regulated advice by pension dippers is heading lower, latest FCA data reveals
Fewer people are taking regulated advice before accessing their pensions, with only 31% doing so in 2024-25. Just Group highlights the steepest…
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Women’s Rugby World Cup: female sports stars are earning more but must still plan for two retirements
As the Red Roses prepare for tomorrow’s semi-final match against France, women sports professionals are commanding higher earnings and gaining greater visibility,…
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Almost half of UK adults don’t know how much is in their pension
Two-thirds of the Silent Generation and over half of Baby Boomers can’t estimate their pension savings, while more than a quarter of…
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Royal London remains most recommended personal pension and Aviva leads in SIPP market
Advisers continue to concentrate recommendations on a handful of providers, with four firms accounting for 80% of personal pension choices and Aviva…
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