All articles by Employee Benefits – Page 139
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Fit for Work: a green map
That said, and as per Jelf’s previous post on this topic, the service can only currently be accessed via the family GP, with direct employer referrals still over the horizon. This does, however, indicate that Fit for Work is now becoming a reality for most, and this is certainly something ...
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Auto-enrolment compliance figures…
Somewhat surprisingly, the numbers of fixed penalty notices issued to employers has dropped, and there were no escalating penalty notices at all in the period 01.04.15–30.06.15. To the casual reader, this therefore may suggest that more overt policing of the new AE duties has resulted in a greater level of ...
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Economic Insight: UK lift-off?
By Lucy O’Carroll, Chief Economist — Investment Solutions, AberdeenThe UK economy has picked up speed heading into the summer months, just as the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is about to hold a crucial meeting on interest rates. Earlier in July, the MPC voted unanimously to hold interest rates at 0.5 ...
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Indian central banking independence — put into perspective
By Kenneth Akintewe, Senior Investment Manager, Fixed Income — Asia, AberdeenA recent proposal by the Indian government has caused quite a stir in central banking circles because at the heart of the credibility of central banking lies a decision-making process that is independent of government intervention — or at least ...
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Portfolio Research and Consulting Group: Helping to manage risk and build more durable portfolios
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The Natixis Solution: H2O MultiReturns Fund
A product designed to bring some unique attributes to the crowded absolute return global macro spaceWith diversification and risk management top of investors’ wish lists when it comes to alternatives, step forward the H2O MultiReturns Fund.H2O Asset Management is an independent boutique backed by Natixis Global Asset Management and has ...
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Rethinking retirement — NEST is ahead of the rest
NEST’s retirement blueprint is a useful glimpse of what could emerge as future best practice in the provision of through-retirement investment strategies.As the only provider compelled to share and consult on its internal thinking, NEST is evolving into a hub of innovation that is yet to be matched by commercial ...
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Healthcare regulation amalgamation predicted for Gulf states
Rice said: “We’re finding that expats no longer finish an agreed contract and return home – there is a growing trend to move to the area for the longer term. This may mean moving to a different Gulf state, which can be time consuming and expensive in terms of arranging ...
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Out from the long grass? An IT and NI merger
Roll forward five years, and the idea is back on the radar again, as can be seen from this report.So is this is any more likely to happen during the current parliamentary term?This remains a hugely challenging project, but at least one of the principal hurdles to any such merger ...
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What the summer 2015 Budget really means for you and your employees
So what are the changes?The lifetime allowance will decrease from £1.25m to £1mPension freedoms will be extended to those who have already bought an annuityThe annual allowance will be cut for high earners from 6 April 2016. The standard £40,000 will be reduced by £1 for every £2 over £150,000 ...
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What is driving China's extreme volatility?
By Douglas Turnbull, Head of Chinese EquitiesAfter rallying around 150 per cent since the middle of 2014, mainland China’s ‘A Share’ market has corrected almost 35 per cent since mid-June.* Douglas Turnbull, manager of the Neptune China and Neptune Greater China Income funds, looks at the reasons behind this recent ...
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Post-pension reforms — invest like a girl
An interview with Anne Richards, Chief Investment Officer of AberdeenWhere can we put the rest of our money to make sure that it works for us, as far as possible? How important is it not to put all your eggs in one basket? What is the importance of tax wrappers ...
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Japan: the Land of the Rising Dividends
By George Boyd-Bowman, Fund Manager at NeptuneMany Western investors have long bemoaned the lack of a true dividend culture in Japan, claiming the corporate culture is not tilted in favour of shareholders.Yet today, in the Land of the Rising Sun, we see a fresh impetus to focus on shareholder returns, ...
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Pensions move into the fast lane
By Aberdeen Asset ManagementFrom 6 April 2015, anyone in a pension has much more freedom and control over what they do with their pension pot from age 55. But will the new rules encourage steady drivers or freewheelers?
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Pension Reforms — an interview with Scott Dakers
In this interview, Scott Dakers, Senior Investment Specialist within Aberdeen's Investment Solutions team, explains what’s changing as a result of pension reforms, how the behaviour of savers should be changing and what the industry and Aberdeen is doing to address the changes in savers’ needs.
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Target date funds are ‘freedoms fit’
Target date funds are increasingly on the agenda both within and outwith the pensions context. This is because of the convenience they offer by providing an investment journey within a single fund.At first glance, the way target date funds reduce risk over time looks similar to ‘lifestyling’. This is too ...
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2015 UK election results — what does this mean for pensions?
By Aberdeen Asset ManagementFrom 6 April 2015, anyone in a pension has much more freedom and control over what they do with their pension pot from age 55. But will the new rules encourage steady drivers or freewheelers?
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Hollie Briggs: business drivers, cashflow, the key elements of value creation — Loomis, Sayles & Company
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Europe: Neptune’s Burnett looks beyond Greece
Watch Rob Burnett, manager of the Neptune European Opportunities Fund, discuss the Greek bailout deal and its potential implications for European equities.In the video, Rob discusses:Why, with the Greek crisis receding, markets can now focus on Europe’s strong fundamentalsThe resilience of European markets and why the recovery is on a ...
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BirthStar CPD — lifecycle investing with target date funds
BirthStar has launched the second report in the Rethinking Retirement CPD research series, 'Lifecycle investing with target date funds'.Consumer demand and regulatory changes in the UK are driving growth of innovative solutions that are easier to use, simpler to understand, offer good value for money and create better customer outcomes. ...