All Pensions articles – Page 2
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Article
CommScope 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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Article
UK 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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Analysis
Podcast: 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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Fife 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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Opinion
Lovewell’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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39% 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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Opinion
Confessions of a benefits manager: Candid picks up financial wellbeing tips
Candid arranges a financial wellbeing seminar.
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Article
Almost 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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Government 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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Analysis
What 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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Article
Just 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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Analysis
What 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 Studies
Co-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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Article
GP 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.
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Article
Pension savers contributed 19% more in 2024 compared to 2023
Pension savers contributed £285, or 19%, more to their pots in 2024 than in 2023, increasing the average from £1,192 to £1,477, according to research by PensionBee.
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Article
West Brom Building Society receives living pension accreditation
West Brom Building Society has received living pension accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its commitment to ensure financial security for employees both now and in retirement.
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Caravan and Motorhome Club launches new pension arrangements for staff
Caravan and Motorhome Club has switched pension providers.
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Article
Legal and General becomes living pension employer
Legal and General has received living pension employer accreditation from the Living Wage Foundation as part of its aim to provide stability and security for its employees both now and in the future.
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Article
48% of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice
Almost half (48%) of employers are offsetting national insurance costs with salary sacrifice, according to research by Towergate Employee Benefits.
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Case Studies
The benefits offered by Novuna
The benefits on offer at financial services firm Novuna.