One of the United Kingdom’s largest pension schemes, the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS), has allocated £16bn of members’ savings into so-called “shadow bank” loans, sparking growing concerns about the
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Aviva, one of Britain’s leading pension providers, is set to transform the investment landscape for workplace pension savers by introducing a new default option that will see a significant 25
Pressure is mounting on the government to compel defined contribution pension schemes to increase their investments in UK equities, as concerns grow over the future of Britain’s stock market and
Pressure is mounting on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to execute a £6bn tax raid targeting pensioners, landlords and the self-employed, as advocated by the highly influential Resolution Foundation. The think tank,
For decades, French retirees have enjoyed an enviable standard of living, departing the workforce as early as 62 and benefiting from one of the most generous state pension systems in
The triple lock on the UK state pension is back in the spotlight as new figures suggest payments could increase significantly from next April. This decadesold mechanism determines how much
The state pension in the United Kingdom is on track to see a 4.7 per cent rise next year, driven by robust earnings growth and the government’s continued commitment to
The government has reaffirmed its commitment to the state pension triple lock, amid ongoing pressure to address potential affordability issues. Torsten Bell, the newly appointed pensions minister and secretary to
One of Europe’s most influential pension funds has withdrawn a mandate valued at approximately €14.5 billion from BlackRock, citing growing concern over the US asset manager’s stance on sustainability and
Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor, is weighing up whether to reduce the limit on the tax-free pension lump sum as she grapples with a public finance gap estimated at up to
Brookfield Wealth Solutions has made headlines with a £2.4 billion cash offer for Just Group, the London-listed retirement specialist, signalling renewed momentum in overseas acquisitions of UK financial businesses. The
Hundreds of thousands of British savers are undergoing a radical shift in how they earn and spend their money, and the driving force is tax. As income tax thresholds remain
The government is set to resurrect the pensions commission to investigate the looming crisis in retirement incomes, with as many as 15 million people in Britain currently under-saving for their
Britain’s economic outlook has darkened considerably as the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) issues stark warnings about the nation’s fiscal stability. The government’s watchdog has signalled that existing commitments, including
UK Pension Funds Must Recognise Private Company Investment Goldmine Says British Business Bank Chief
The chief executive of Britain’s state economic development agency has issued a stark warning to UK pension funds, emphasising they risk overlooding a significant “goldmine of opportunity” within private British
In a significant move that underscores confidence in the UK financial sector, European insurance giant Athora has announced its acquisition of Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) for £5.7 billion, marking the
