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MH17: Confusion extends to the insurance industry
In the aftermath of the initial shock, confusion over what happened and who is responsible has extended to the insurance industry with experts disagreeing on which …
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Pensions passport ‘time has come’
Malcolm McLean comments on the possibility of the introduction of a ‘pensions passport’ to help individuals keep track of their pension pots.
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Good news for employers looking to manage DB liabilities
A note about the government response to the consultation on freedom and choice in pensions, focusing on the announcement that transfers from DB to DC schemes will n…
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No ban DB to DC transfers welcome news
The government has announced today that it will not ban members of DB pension schemes from transferring into DC schemes, but will require members to receive regulat…
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Statements from Treasury and FCA provide detail on pension freedoms
The various statements from the Treasury and the FCA this morning have provided more detail on the pension freedoms announced in the last Budget.
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Auto-enrolment success could be the ‘lifeline’ the annuity market needs
Today's Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) report shows that 8.5m people could be newly saving in a pension by 2030. Could auto-enrolment's success be just what the a…
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Universities – what will the PPF’s consultation mean for you?
The PPF have recently announced their intention to adopt a bespoke model for assessing insolvency risk in the 2015/16 levy calculation and beyond. This will affect…
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Restricting DB transfers – will they or won’t they?
A note about the anticipated government response to the consultation on freedom and choice in pensions.
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SS7/14 – Skilled Persons Reviews: Check, check, check
This blog summarises the considerations and expectations for relevant parties for different stages of the Skilled Persions Reviews process.
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Mutuals With-Profits funds in 2013
We have compelted our first investigation into the with-profits investment performance and strategy of a selection of mutual insurers. The analysis is based on the …