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AI is transforming everything. What's the deal for M&A AI investments and an explosion of megadeals are creating a K-shaped M&A market. Explore how today's relentless capital spending on AI could be tomorrow's catalyst for deals in PwC's global M&A industry trends 2026 outlook. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Mar 12

BoE faces tough decision as spectre of stagflation looms Bank of England faces tough decision on interest rates when it meets next Thursday (19 March). MPC members voted 5-4 to hold at the last meeting, with four members voting for a cut to interest rates. The Bank’s playbook is being re-written as the war in Iran impacts global energy prices. Airfares and fuel prices are already surging. Just weeks ago markets had been expecting at least two cuts in 2026 – now they’re eyeing a potential hike Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Mar 12

Quarter of a century of pension change and what may be next We take a look at what has happened over the last 25 years in pensions, and what could happen in the next 25 years? Over the past 25 years, the UK pensions landscape has transformed. Benefit accrual in defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, once the cornerstone of UK retirement provision, has largely disappeared from the private sector. Defined contribution (DC) schemes and automatic enrolment have become the norm, with an increasing shift in risk from employers to individuals. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Mar 12

Practical challenges with the FCAs new ESG rating proposals The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has responded to the current FCA consultation on ESG ratings. The consultation seeks industry views on FCA proposals to regulate the ESG ratings market, with the aim of making ESG ratings more transparent, reliable and understandable. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Mar 12

Middle East dominates the narrative for investors FTSE 100 opens down as oil price climbs back to $100. Buyer demand for UK houses dries up in February. Tech stocks hold their own – Uber partners with Amazon’s Robotaxi start up. Stable US CPI inflation offers markets a ray of light Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Mar 12

Pension schemes must assess all options on endgame decisions Aon has said that UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes face new options in 2026 as they consider a wider range of endgame approaches. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Mar 12

Archaic Pension Transfer System not fit for purpose Report from a coalition of nine major providers* highlights how pensions are out of sync with the modern finance worldFinds legacy pension providers can delay legitimate pension transfer requests through misuse of anti scam legislationAnalysis suggests that digital pension platforms will provide £18bn annual benefits to the UK economy by 2055. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Mar 12

Three financial planning tips for mums As families across the UK celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, it is important to reflect not only on the essential role mothers play within their households and communities, but also be aware of the sacrifices they make and the financial disadvantages many can face in later life as a result. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

Two thirds unaware of planned salary sacrifice restrictions Mark Futcher, Head of DC Pensions at Barnett Waddingham (Part of Howden) “The tabled amendment to increase the proposed salary sacrifice cap to £5,000 – if it ultimately remains in place – is a welcome step in recognising the vital role it can play in helping people build their pension savings. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

TPR urges vigilance after rise in impersonation fraud Fraudsters are using people’s personal details to take over their pension accounts and steal savings, new analysis indicates. TPR warns pensions industry to tighten their security to protect their scheme members after reports spike Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

Honesty gap emerges as 1 in 4 investors go against advice Nearly a quarter (23%) of investors risk facing poor financial outcomes by going against the recommendations of their financial adviser, new research from Scottish Widows has revealed. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

Aon advises on €8 billion longevity transaction with Achmea Aon has advised Achmea Pension & Life Insurance on broking the longevity risk on a back book of €8 billion of defined benefit group pension contracts, individual annuities and individual pensions. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

Markets in the green as oil hovers below $90 Following dramatic spikes earlier in the week, the oil price fell to below $90. Lower oil has proved a relief trade for stocks, and Asian markets have rallied. Futures for Europe and the US are mixed – noting that the war is far from over. JPMorgan downgrade private credit portfolio adding to cockroaches concerns. Oracle results, shares up 12% Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

Fiduciary Management State of Play report Quantum Advisory have published the latest results from its quarterly Fiduciary Management (FM) Dashboard as part of its ongoing ‘State of Play’ series. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

Seeing the Whole Picture Insurance exists to protect people from uncertainty — yet, as the U.K. Government’s Financial Inclusion Strategy highlights[i], affordability and accessibility remain persistent barriers, particularly for renters, self-employed workers, and lower-income households. But beyond cost, there is a deeper issue of visibility: insurance providers may struggle to meet the needs of vulnerable people if they can’t see them clearly. That’s where the value of a single customer view becomes critical Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday Mar 11

Pensions need principles framework for events like Iran war Dan Mikulskis, CIO of People’s Partnership, provider of The People’s Pension to more than seven million savers, today called on the pensions industry to focus on developing robust systems for long-term investing, rather than reacting too strongly to headlines around global events such as the Iran war when making investment decisions. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Mar 10

8 in 10 workers have workplace pension schemes in 2024 According to today’s data on Employee Workplace Pensions in the UK from the Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE), find that 8 in 10 workers (82%) were members of workplace pension schemes in 2024, with this trend stabilising over recent years. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Mar 10

PPF publish latest PPF7800 Index figures for February 2026 This update provides the latest estimated funding position, based on adjusting the scheme valuation data supplied to The Pensions Regulator as part of the schemes’ annual scheme returns, on a section 179 (s179) basis, for the defined benefit pension schemes potentially eligible for entry to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Mar 10

CMI Model shows further rise in cohort life expectancy The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) has released the latest annual update to the CMI Mortality Projections Model, CMI_2025. The CMI Model is used by UK pension schemes and insurance companies which need to make assumptions about future mortality rates. Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Mar 10

The Pension Panic as 1 in 3 fear not retiring comfortably 32% of UK workers say that they don’t feel confident that they will retire with a comfortable income - rising to almost half (48%) of workers aged 45-54 Nearly one in five (17%) are approaching retirement without clear financial targets19% have never logged in to view their pension value Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Mar 10

Stagflation fears mount: 5 ways it could impact your pension Oil prices may have eased and stock markets rebounded, but the fallout from escalating tensions in the Middle East continues to filter through to global economies. With oil still more than 25% above pre-conflict levels, concerns are growing about a return to stagflation - the toxic mix of rising inflation and weak growth - amid warnings that higher energy costs are likely to feed into household bills. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Mar 10

Recovery rally as oil prices retreat from scorching levels Oil prices fall back from worrying levels but remain more than 25% higher than before the Iran war. Relief flooded into markets after President Trump claimed the conflict was nearing the end. Indices in Asia have clawed back losses, and stocks on Wall Street ended higher. European indices are set for a positive start, but high uncertainty remains. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Mar 10

Master trusts to prepare for future scale requirements now TPR sets out principles for how trustees can assess their scheme’s growth potential and prepare for proposed new scale requirements under the Pension Schemes Bill. TPR aims to support a smooth transition to scale and to reduce uncertainty as master trusts plan for future requirements. Employers and advisers considering pension switches are encouraged to take an evidence-based, saver-focused approach during the transition. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Monday Mar 9

Markets continue sell off as oil soars and gold drops Markets continue sell-off as oil soars, gold drops, Clarkson in focus as shipping market takes centre stage and Nigel Farage invests in Kwasi Kwarteng-chaired roll-up vehicle]Be the first to like this Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Mar 9

Why Insurers Should Unify Pricing and Rating in 2026 Last year saw persistent claims inflation in motor and home insurance, as well as rising natural catastrophe losses, high inflation and geopolitical tensions. Fragmented pricing and rating systems cannot keep pace with today's rapidly changing market conditions. As a result, we need to rethink how we structure our pricing and rating systems to ensure they are more streamlined and robust enough to handle these pressures. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Monday Mar 9

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