All Pensions articles – Page 2
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ArticleRegulatory risk in UK pension schemes becomes more of a concern
While investment returns remain the top concern for UK pension schemes, regulatory risk has risen to second place, up from fourth position in 2023, according to research by global professional services firm Aon.
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AnalysisBuyer’s guide to stakeholder pension schemes
Stakeholder pensions are a type of contract-based defined contribution (DC) pension plan that can be cost effective for employers.
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Article38% of pension schemes anticipate 30-50% activity spike after dashboards launch
More than a third (38%) of pension scheme managers anticipate a 30-50% spike in member activity once the pension dashboard programme launches, according to research by Willis Towers Watson.
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Article46% of UK employees do not know how much is in their pension
Almost half (46%) of UK employees do not know how much is in their pension, according to research by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Pensions UK.
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AnalysisWhat to consider when building an effective pensions strategy
With continual change in the pensions landscape, employers should review their pensions strategy every three years.
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Case StudiesWestSpring IT ensures pensions strategy is right fit for its workforce
The employer’s pensions strategy focuses on achieving a balance between employee needs, talent retention, costs and education.
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ArticleDC pension charges fall as employers focus on retirement outcomes
Defined contribution (DC) pension charges have continued to fall as employers focus on retirement outcomes, according to research by Willis Towers Watson (WTW).
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Article44% of employers communicate where employee pension scheme is invested
Almost half (44%) of employers said they communicate to their employees where their pension scheme is invested, according to a survey of Employee Benefits readers.
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AnalysisWhat does the current workplace savings market look like?
Employers can encourage people to save and provide the means to do so.
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ArticleAverage UK pension pot increased by 9% in 2025
The average UK pension pot stands at £21,875 in 2025, up 9% from 2024 and ahead of inflation, according to research by consumer retirement market organisation PensionBee.
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AnalysisWhat to consider when choosing a new pension provider
A starting point is to send out a detailed tender and set up a working party, including representation from payroll and finance.
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Case StudiesWilkin Chapman Rollits finds communication vital in pension provider switch
The firm switched pension provider in order to support the financial planning needs of its entire workforce.
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Article40% of employees want to know how much to save for comfortable retirement
Two-fifths (40%) of employees admitted that they want to know how much they need to save to support a comfortable standard of living in retirement, according to research by Fidelity International.
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ArticleGivaudan completes £134 million BPA pensions buy-in for Quest UK pension scheme
Givaudan UK has completed a £134 million bulk purchase annuity (BPA) pensions buy-in deal for its Quest UK pension scheme.
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ArticleMajority of employers have not reviewed workplace pension schemes in 12 months
The majority of employers said they have not reviewed their workplace pension schemes in the last 12 months, according to new research by Towergate Employee Benefits.
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ArticlePoll: Do you communicate to employees where their pension scheme is invested?
Shutterstock / 2471722357 Take part in our latest readers’ poll on a current topical issue. Last month, Employee Benefits reported that employees aged under 35 are nearly three times more likely to know where their pension is invested, according to new research by Ovo. The home energy, ...
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ArticleCommsave Credit Union achieves living pension accreditation
Commsave Credit Union has achieved the living pension accreditation as part of its commitment to help all of its staff build adequate pension savings for their retirement.
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ArticleSPM Plastics completes full £4 million buy-out for pension scheme
SPM Plastics has completed a full £4 million buy-out for its pension scheme
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ArticleStaff under 35 nearly three times more likely to know where their pension is invested
Employees aged under 35 said they are nearly three times more likely to know where their pension is invested, according to new research by Ovo.
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ArticleABB completes £700 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in for UK pension scheme
ABB has completed a £700 million bulk purchase annuity buy-in deal for its UK pension scheme.