Financially vulnerable employees under 40 could stop contributing to their workplace pensions, potentially leading to a “pensions time bomb” of almost £4 billion, Outra has warned. The data science...
Read moreDetailsPart-time workers could face a pension penalty of up to £119,000, a new analysis has revealed. The study carried out by Standard Life found that full-time employees earning £25,000...
Read moreDetailsTwo-thirds of women aged between 50 and 59 admit that they are unsure of their retirement savings balance, according to new research from TPT Retirement Solutions. Around 51% of males...
Read moreDetailsThe DWP has confirmed that it will not legislate to increase the state pension age more quickly than the current increases to 67 by 2028 and 68 by 2046, but...
Read moreDetailsThe Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published equality, diversity and inclusion (ED&I) guidelines for employers, trustees and Independent Governance Committees. The regulator says it hopes the will be used by...
Read moreDetailsPhoenix Group is urging employers and industry leaders to reconsider communication and engagement strategies with ethnic minority groups to bridge the retirement funding gap in communities. New analysis by...
Read moreDetailsThe government is reported to have shelved plans to raise the state pension age to 68, amid falling life expectancy and an anticipated backlash from middle aged voters. The...
Read moreDetailsTwo-thirds of companies now expect pension scheme investments to include environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria according to new research from Buck. This represents a huge shift in attitudes...
Read moreDetailsA voluntary pensions target described as the Living Wage’s little brother is being launched today (21 March), creating a new contribution benchmark to ensure adequate retirement income for workers....
Read moreDetailsThousands of employees at 150 UK universities are striking again over pay, pension cuts and working conditions. Despite hopes of a resolution, University College Union (UCU) members – including...
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