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Pension Dashboard will shine a spotlight on the elephant in the room; the gender pension gap

Tuesday, February 21, 2023

An issue that has received lots of attention over recent years is the gender pay gap. However, that is only a drop in the ocean compared to a bigger issue, the pension gender gap. The upcoming release of the dashboard will hopefully result in the spotlight shining brighter on this increasingly important topic.

Pensions dashboards – Lots of cooks but how do we avoid spoiling the Rice, Rice, Baby?

Monday, January 31, 2022

Our appetite for pensions dashboards has been well and truly whetted. Now they’re just around the corner, it’s worth considering the sheer number of ingredients needed to ensure they’re a resounding success.

Member engagement – the next generation

Thursday, September 2, 2021

It's essential for members to be engaged with their pension fund if they're to make informed, active decisions and value the benefit they're receiving. The tricky bit is how to obtain that engagement. At CEM we believe that appropriate engagement channels and timing are key to maximising member engagement.

Time to reflect and reset

Monday, November 2, 2020

The season has turned, our clocks have been reset. Let’s grasp the opportunity to help reset attitudes towards money and the impact it has on us.

The Pandemic’s Effect on the Retail Sector

Sunday, May 10, 2020

Sam Porat, Head of Alternative Yield Strategies at Neuberger Berman discusses the impact the current COVID-19 pandemic has had on the retail sector and how it has compared to previous downturns.

Currency Market Update

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

In this video, Neuberger Berman’s Head of Global Currency, Ugo Lancioni provides an update on currency markets during the current period of volatility. Ugo reviews how global currencies have been impacted by the situation, outlining key drivers of FX markets. He also explains how he aims to identify the winners and losers amid the current dynamics.

How Could Covid-19 Affect 5G?

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

The way we live, work and learn has shifted markedly since the Covid-19 outbreak. With greater reliance on online resources, we see an increased demand for faster network speeds that could be enabled by 5G. How could the pandemic affect 5G rollouts? Where are the opportunities? Watch YT Boon, Director of Research – Asia at Neuberger Berman, as he shares his insights on the demand for this service.

Audio Insight: The Course of COVID-19

Thursday, April 9, 2020

Terri Towers, Senior Healthcare Research Analyst at Neuberger Berman looks at the current progression of the COVID-19 pandemic as well as her views on inflection points and treatment timelines.

Using Data Science to Bring Order to the Disruption

Wednesday, April 8, 2020

Michael Recce, Chief Data Scientist at Neuberger Berman, discusses the data sets his team is analyzing to help us look at trends that may give some insight on the path for a return to normalcy in both public health and the economy.

Consolidation – the future for defined benefit schemes?

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

With more DB schemes approaching maturity, and their sponsoring employers seeking to secure members’ benefits or to transfer risk, the DWP has published its latest consultation, setting out proposals for a new legislative framework for authorising and regulating defined benefit (DB) “superfund” consolidation vehicles

Reconciling our differences - GMP

Wednesday, July 25, 2018

“Tens of thousands” of pension scheme members are being asked to return overpayments of pensions, PTL's Alison Bostock looks at the truths behind the headlines.

The deadline has passed

Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Are trustees compliant?

Clearer, quicker, tougher

Monday, May 21, 2018

Clearer, quicker, tougher - why TPR's new mantra matters to you

PPF Levy – Do you know the score?

Thursday, April 12, 2018

Ahead of the PPF levy deadline Robert Palmer explains how checking your data is correct could save more than just money.

Interview with: Yanis Varoufakis, Former Minister of Finance in Greece

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

Yanis Varoufakis Shares His Views on the Global Economy, Brexit and the Political Game

2017 What happened

Friday, December 15, 2017

The new year beckons so before the bells chime we look back at the last 12 months of pensions

Royal Mail staff vote to strike over pension scheme

Thursday, October 5, 2017

Employees at Royal Mail have voted in favour of strike action over pensions, with 73.7% of its union members voting and 89% backing a strike.

Women leading the way in pension saving increase

Thursday, September 28, 2017

The number of people retiring without a pension has fallen significantly over the last 10 years – and women have led the way, according to new research from Prudential.

Pension Funds concerned about executive pay, says PLSA

Thursday, August 31, 2017

More than 84% of pension funds are concerned about the pay gap in listed companies, according to the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).

Retiree pension income has halved since financial crash, says Fidelity

Friday, August 25, 2017

People who are retiring now are facing a pension income that is 46% lower than the amount they would have received prior to the credit crunch, according to new analysis by Fidelity International.

ONS figures show improved disposable income for retired households

Thursday, August 10, 2017

The Office of National Statistics (ONS) has released latest figures on the income of retired households over the last 40 years.

LCP report shows FTSE 100 pension deficit increase over past decade

Friday, August 4, 2017

An annual report of FTSE 100 companies has found that the combined pensions deficit has increased from £12 billion to £17 billion over the last decade.

Push for DB transfers, despite advice

Friday, July 21, 2017

More than 80% of advisers report an increase in questions for Defined Benefit (DB) pensions advice, according to new research from Prudential.

One in four not aware of government pension boost, according to BlackRock

Thursday, July 13, 2017

Latest figures from BlackRock have revealed that a significant number of people don't know that the government contributes to pension savings.

Retirement income gender gap grows by £1,000

Friday, June 30, 2017

The gap between women's and men's annual average expected retirement incomes has grown by £1,000 in the last year, according to research from Prudential.

FCA proposes changes to advice on pension transfers

Friday, June 23, 2017

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published new proposals on advice relating to pension transfers where consumers have safeguarded benefits – primarily for transfers from defined benefit to defined contribution pension schemes.

Trustees and employers should help members more with retirement choices

Thursday, June 1, 2017

Nearly nine out of 10 DB scheme trustees and employers believe they should be doing more to help members with retirement choices, according to a poll by Hymans Robertson.

One third of retirees support family members financially

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

More than one in three people (34%) who plan to retire this year are financially supporting family members.

Advisers fear future legislation on DB transfers

Tuesday, May 23, 2017

Advisers see Defined Benefit (DB) transfers as forming a key part of their businesses in the future, according to new research from FundsNetwork.

Canadian pension investment board launches European hub

Thursday, May 11, 2017

The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) has launched a new London office.

Pensions experts predict the year ahead

Friday, January 6, 2017

As the first week of 2017 draws to a close, pensions experts have predicted another year of mixed fortunes for the sector.

New research shows pension expectations

Friday, November 25, 2016

New research from the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) found that automatic enrolment will deliver improvements for millions of people – but there's still room for improvement.

Autumn statement announced

Friday, November 25, 2016

The Chancellor Philip Hammond announced measures to stop benefits in kind, excluding pensions along with other benefits such as childcare and cycling, in the latest Autumn Statement.

PLSA launches news-style programme

Thursday, November 3, 2016

A current affairs-style programme about the pensions industry is now available to watch online.

DB Taskforce launches interim report

Monday, October 24, 2016

The DB taskforce was set up to identify the challenges facing DB schemes and the impact they have on members.

Government to launch new financial guidance service

Thursday, October 13, 2016

The new service intends to be the one-stop shop for advice on all financial matters.

Young people are biggest personal pension savers, says HMRC

Thursday, October 6, 2016

Under 35s are leading the way when it come to a pensions revival, according to new figures released by HMRC.

One in three people has pension through auto-enrolment

Thursday, September 29, 2016

A survey from workplace pension provider, Smart Pension, has found one in three British employees now has a pension set up through auto enrolment.

New research marks pensions awareness day

Thursday, September 22, 2016

New research from Legal and General Investment Management found people struggle to save, despite believing retirement savings to be important.

Major Defined Benefit scheme to close this year

Friday, September 9, 2016

The Post Office is set to close their DB scheme despite being in surplus by £100m.

Now Pensions joins forces with reality TV Star

Friday, September 2, 2016

Now: Pensions has announced its first ever television and advertising campaign.

British steel pension proposals would set precedent

Thursday, June 2, 2016

The government has launched a consultation into how Tata Steel can separate from the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) by allowing trustees to cut back members' benefits.

Lifetime ISA savers plan to use money for retirement

Friday, April 1, 2016

A third of people aged between 18 and 39 plan to save in both a workplace pension and a Lifetime ISA

New government ISA for young savers

Thursday, March 17, 2016

The government will give savers £1 for every £4 they save into a new Lifetime Individual Savings Account (ISA), the chancellor has announced.

Winners of Pensions Management Institute awards announced

Friday, February 19, 2016

Former pensions minister Steve Webb was awarded an honorary lifetime fellowship at this year's Pensions Management Institute (PMI) awards.

Legal & General CFO to retire

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Mark Gregory, the group chief financial officers of Legal & General, has announced his intention to retire in January 2017.

Major shifts in pensions landscape over past decade

Friday, December 11, 2015

The percentage of defined benefit (DB) schemes now open to new members fell from 43% in 2006 to 13% in 2015, as companies have become more aware of the market and risk, according to new research.

The NAPF becomes the PLSA

Friday, October 16, 2015

Joanne Segars announces that the NAPF has changed and is now The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association.

New NAPF council chairs announced

Thursday, October 1, 2015

Frank Johnson and Richard Butcher will be the new chairmen of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) councils.

Pension providers will turn away small businesses for auto-enrolment

Thursday, August 27, 2015

Small businesses with fewer than 30 employees could face being turned away by pension providers for auto-enrolment schemes.

Confidence in workplace pensions reaches highest ever level

Thursday, June 25, 2015

Employer-based pension schemes are seen as the safest way to save for retirement

TISA urges Government to adopt a new manifesto for savings

Thursday, May 28, 2015

A pan-industry project to encourage savings and tackle debt culture has been launched by the Tax Incentivised Savings Association (TISA).

Ros Altman appointed new pensions minister

Thursday, May 14, 2015

Pensions expert and economist Dr Ros Altmann has been appointed the new pensions minister, taking on the role from Liberal Democrat MP Steve Webb, who lost his seat in the general election.

Trade bodies join forces to call for independent retirement savings commission

Friday, May 1, 2015

British Insurers (ABI) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) make the case for a standing independent retirement savings commission.

Tesco cuts to DB pension scheme 'not surprising'

Thursday, April 23, 2015

A senior financial consultant has said he is "not surprised" that Tesco plans to close its DB pension scheme.

Pension guidance phone line launched

Thursday, March 26, 2015

Pension Wise, a phone line from HM Treasury to give guidance ahead of April's pension reforms, opens two weeks before the changes take effect.

Tata Steel to close British Steel final-salary pension

Friday, March 20, 2015

The historic British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) is to be closed in a move that could affect about 16,000 workers.

BlackRock launches alternative to physical real estate

Thursday, January 15, 2015

BlackRock has launched the first exchange-traded fund (ETF) that is an effective substitute for physical real estate.

Sucden sales experts join new foreign exchange service

Thursday, January 8, 2015

Two former Sucden Financial employees have been hired by IS Prime, a foreign exchange brokerage service launched at the end of 2014.

State pension to rise above inflation rate

Friday, December 5, 2014

The basic state pension is to rise by around double the rate of inflation, the government has confirmed.

Trade association director to head up NEST

Friday, November 21, 2014

Otto Thoresen, the director general of the Association of British Insurers, is to become the new chairman of the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) in February.

Campaign from L&G to get people talking money

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Money and financial planning is a taboo subject in the UK still, despite an aging population, longer working lifespan and recent changes to annuities, new research from Legal and General has found.

Pension Funds Online showcases new fund benchmarking tool

Friday, November 7, 2014

The NAPF conference wasn't just a success for Bob Geldof and Steve Webb, the PFO team made an impact showcasing the website and the new features.