All Pensions articles
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ArticleGovernment announces further plans to reform pensions industry
The government has announced plans to reform the UK pensions industry by creating a £25 billion megafund minimum.
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ArticleHMRC releases research on removing salary sacrifice tax exemptions
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has published research into employers’ attitudes to removing tax exemptions for workplace pension schemes administered through salary sacrifice.
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ArticleMorrisons completes £270 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in
Grocery retailer Morrisons has completed a £270 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in for its Morrisons Retirement Saver Plan – RSP Section.
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ArticleRossie Young People’s Trust and Hebridean Housing Partnership receive DB living pension accreditation
Rossie Young People’s Trust and Hebridean Housing Partnership have received defined benefit (DB) living pension accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation.
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AnalysisGetting the basics of pensions communications right
To avoid barriers created by jargon, a pensions glossary can enable staff to decode the language used.
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Case StudiesJuro uses technology to clearly communicate pension scheme
Juro communicates its pension scheme through the use of technology and clear, digestible information.
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ArticleCommScope Connectivity UK completes £63 million bulk annuity transaction
Telecommunication provider CommScope Connectivity UK has completed a £63 million bulk annuity transaction for its Andrew Pension and Life Assurance Plan.
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ArticleUK workplace pension providers sign Mansion House Accord
Many UK workplace pension providers have signed the Mansion House Accord as part of their intent to invest at least 10% of their defined contribution (DC) default funds in private markets by 2030.
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AnalysisPodcast: Supporting employees to maximise retirement income
In this episode of the Employee Benefits podcast, in association with Royal London, Rory Marsh, workplace pensions lifestage director at Royal London, discusses how to support employees to maximise their retirement income.
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ArticleFife Voluntary Action becomes accredited living hours and living pension employer
Charity Fife Voluntary Action has become an accredited living hours and living pension employer, as awarded by the Living Wage Foundation.
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OpinionLovewell’s logic: Turning the retirement crisis around
How to ensure individuals save enough for their retirement has been the perennial question ever since the demise of defined benefit pension schemes.
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Article39% are not on track for a minimum lifestyle in retirement
Two-fifths (39%) of UK adults are not on track for a minimum lifestyle in retirement, worsening from 35% in 2023, according to research by Scottish Widows.
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OpinionConfessions of a benefits manager: Candid picks up financial wellbeing tips
Candid arranges a financial wellbeing seminar.
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ArticleAlmost nine million people are significantly under-pensioned
Millions of UK employees have reached retirement age with a private annual pension of just £3,650, according to research by Now:Pensions.
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ArticleGovernment unveils plan to combine small pension pots as part of Pension Schemes Bill
The government has unveiled reforms to combine small pension pots as part of its Pension Schemes Bill.
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AnalysisWhat are the latest trends in global reward?
Health benefits and pensions are in demand around the world as ageing populations put pressure on state systems.
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ArticleJust over half of UK staff claim to be knowledgeable about pensions
While 53% of Brits claim to be knowledgeable about pensions, just 35% and 34% can correctly identify a defined benefit (DB) or defined contribution (DC) scheme respectively, according to research by insurer Aviva.
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AnalysisWhat does responsible pensions investment look like?
Responsible pensions investment considers ESG factors, and ethical and sustainable outcomes for financial returns.
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Case StudiesCo-op Group uses responsible investment policy to monitor and review pensions
Co-op Group has a responsible investment policy which its trustee reviews annually.
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ArticleGP practice manager failed to pay staff pension contributions into NHS scheme
A GP practice manager failed to pay more than £75,000 into the NHS Pension Scheme, despite deducting employee contributions.