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Pension transfers’ risk increases by half a billion pounds in just 18 months
Projected losses from poorly informed pension transfer decisions have increased by half a billion pounds in just 18 months, according to new…
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PensionBee’s Pension Landscape 2025: South-East savers outperform other regions, while gender gap remains widest outside London
PensionBee, a leader in the consumer retirement market, has released its annual Pension Landscape for 2025. Based on analysis of more than…
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A third of UK adults have increased pension contributions and small top-ups could add thousands
With more UK adults taking pension saving into their own hands, new analysis from Standard Life reveals that even small increases in…
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Chancellor risks new ‘Omnishambles’ Budget if she raids pension tax relief
Chancellor risks new ‘Omnishambles’ Budget if she raids pension tax relief, warns Steve Webb of LCP, as new analysis highlights the political…
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TPR data sheds light on impact of Truss mini-budget with major improvements in DB funding
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) publishes today its Occupational defined benefit scheme funding analysis 2025, looking at scheme valuations from 22 September 2022…
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Aegon Second 50: Confidence in comfortable retirement on the rise, but gaps persist
Confidence in retiring comfortably is on the rise, with 33% of UK workers now saying they feel very or extremely confident about achieving a lifestyle they consider comfortable…
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PMI & SPP unite in opposition to government mandation plans
Sector leaders call for refinements to investment powers as evidence is presented to Pension Schemes Bill Committee. The Pensions Management Institute (PMI)…
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Iress teams up with Aviva to deliver fully online application process
Iress has partnered with Aviva to launch its new Guaranteed Fixed Term Income Plan, now available through a seamless online annuity quote…
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Scottish Widows: FCA seeking to boost workplace pension saving schemes
Workplace pensions transformed retirement saving, and Pete Glancy at Scottish Widows believes similar schemes could help address the nation’s short-term savings crisis.…
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The pension savers who claimed back more than £100,000 emergency tax on pension income
Around 2,400 individual pension investors successfully claimed back more than £10,000 emergency tax on retirement income last year, with some people having…
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State Pension could rise by £550+ thanks to Triple Lock as earnings growth outpaces inflation
New analysis from leading independent financial services consultancy Broadstone suggests the State Pension is set for another significant uplift under the Government’s…
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Women feel less in control of their pensions than men, new data shows
Women are far more likely than men to feel powerless over their pension savings and pessimistic about retiring in comfort, new research…
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The state pension remains a critical income source according to Quilter’s new Retirement Lifestyle Report
Groundbreaking new research, published today, reveals the real spending patterns of, and the financial pressures on, UK retirees for the first time.…
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SPP calls for 2.3m carers to receive ‘carer credits’ to boost pensions
In July the government revived the Pensions Commission, to address the UK’s retirement crisis that risks tomorrow’s pensioners being poorer than today’s. To…
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UK state pension age review launched amid rising demographic pressures
Dr Suzy Morrissey today announced she has been appointed by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) Secretary of State to prepare…
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How advisers can help clients master the skill of spending
As retirement becomes more flexible and personalised, a surprising challenge is emerging: many people find it hard to spend the money they’ve…
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Just Group completes £56m full-scheme buy-in for Brother Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme
Just Group (“Just”) has completed a £56m full-scheme buy-in with the Brother Staff Retirement Benefits Scheme (the “Scheme”). The Scheme is sponsored…
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Aviva launches new guaranteed fixed term annuity to meet evolving retirement needs
Aviva has today announced the launch of its Guaranteed Fixed Term Income Plan, a new addition to its retirement income portfolio, designed to…
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TISA responds to FCA’s multi-firm review of life insurers’ pension transfer process
TISA have highlighted the importance of ‘effective solutions that allow consumers to transfer their pensions safely and efficiently’ ahead of new initiatives,…
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AI for pensions: transformative potential, responsible use
The pensions industry is entering a new era driven by the transformative potential of AI. From enhancing operational efficiencies to delivering personalised…
