Pensions Age6h
Pension fraud charges against former director dismissed
Criminal proceedings against former company director, Nicholas Marks, have been dismissed after it was confirmed that he had ...
Pensions Age8h
DB pension scheme risk concerns weighing 'heavily' on UK businesses
The vast majority (93 per cent) of financial decision makers in the UK believe that their company’s pension scheme is posing ...
Pensions Age10h
Seven million pension pots accessed in first decade of pension freedoms
Almost seven million pension pots have been accessed for the first time since the introduction of freedom and choice in April 2015, estimates from AJ Bell have suggested, with drawdown now the most ...
Pensions Age9h
Armfield pension trustees approve scheme wind up
The trustees of the Armfield pension scheme have approved commencement of the winding up of the scheme, Judges Scientific Plc has confirmed, with this process expected to take 12-18 months ...
Pensions Age11h
Boost for DC retirement expectations following positive investment performance
The expected future living standard in retirement provided by defined contribution (DC) savings rose in Q4 of 2024 due to strong benchmark investment returns and an increase in expected return ...
Pensions Age9h
TPO upholds complaint for maladministration; other claim dismissed
The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has upheld a complaint against the South Wales Fire & Rescue Authority and Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough Council for maladministration ...
Pensions Age11h
FCA approves Aegon Asset Management's private credit LTAF
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has granted approval for Aegon Asset Management to launch the Carne Group Aegon Asset Management private credit Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF), with Carne Group acti ...
Pensions Age1d
TPR pledges to cut unnecessary regulatory burdens as part of govt 'shake up'
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has pledged to reduce unnecessary regulatory burdens and improve data sharing, as part of the ...
Pensions Age2d
Employers urged to maximise use of salary sacrifice ahead of NIC increases
Employers have again been encouraged to maximise their pension contributions via salary sacrifice to help balance the ...
Pensions Age1d
Majority of UK employers offering cash alternative to pensions to help staff avoid tax bills
More than three quarters (76 per cent) of employers offer alternative cash benefits to high earners in lieu of pension contributions, although many are expected to reduce the cash value on offer due ...
Pensions Age1d
Church of Scotland Pension Trustees completes £75m multi-scheme buy-in with Just Group
The Church of Scotland Pension Trustees have completed a £75m multi-scheme buy-in with Just Group, insuring the benefits of 1,500 pensioner and dependant members and 850 deferred members ...
Pensions Age1d
TPO upholds complaint against employer for serious distress and inconvenience
The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has upheld a complaint against the DXC and DXC Pension Trustee Limited for the non-financial injustice an employee had suffered for the delay in completing the Internal Di ...