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Why pensions still go missing in divorce settlements For specialist divorce lawyers, the importance of properly addressing pension assets is now widely understood. Whilst efforts have been made to raise awareness of the significance of pensions on divorce among the general public (such as Advice Now’s “Survival Guide to Pension on Divorce”), the latest data suggest that pension assets continue to be frequently overlooked on divorce. The significance, and sometimes even existence, of pension assets is often not appreciated. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday May 22

Energy prices still the dominant driver of bond yields James Bilson, Global Unconstrained Fixed Income Strategist at Schroders examines how oil and gas price swings are steering global bond markets, reshaping inflation expectations, interest rate outlooks and relative value across regions. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday May 22

Striking statistics on the self employed Analysis of the Pensions Commission report by Martin Willis of Barnett Waddingham highlights significant changes in the self-employed population, alongside some striking statistics. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday May 22

IHT haul grows as more families are dragged into the tax net Inheritance tax receipts got off to a slightly slower start in the first month of the 2026/27 tax year, but the figures still underline how rapidly the tax burden on estates continues to grow. HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) collected £0.7 billion in inheritance tax in April, £65 million less than during the same month last year. However, after a record-breaking £8.5 billion haul in the previous tax year, receipts remain historically high and the government still appears on course for another bumper year of inheritance tax revenues. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday May 22

IPT receipts see 'softer start' to new financial year According to this morning’s HMRC data, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) receipts stood at £499 million in April 2026 in the first month of the financial year, falling from last April’s figure of £648 million by £149 million. It marks the lowest level of receipts for the month in four years - April 2022 (£335 million). Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Friday May 22

Cautious optimism as US-Iran talks flip-flop Equity markets tick cautiously higher. Fresh data paints a bleak picture for UK public finances. Gold set for a flat week as it loses some shine Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday May 22

Football’s Coming Home… on Crutches With major drama building in football - from Thomas Tuchel’s upcoming England squad announcement to the relegation fight facing West Ham United and Tottenham Hotspur on the Premier League’s final day - new figures from MetLife UK reveal the game is proving painful for amateur players across the UK. Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Thursday May 21

FTSE 100 reverses losses with consumer stocks under pressure FTSE 100 now flat after slipping 0.4%. Autotrader warns on profits. Mitchells & Butlers stock drops as sales growth slows. Brent Crude flat at $105 per barrel. US futures flat. NVIDA - Monster quarter, $80bn buyback, shares unmoved Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday May 21

Active portfolio management: Why active insurers are fitter Amid the noise generated by each day’s operational activities, how can insurers be confident they’re on track to achieve their strategic goals? The short answer is that without active portfolio management, they can’t. A structured, data-driven approach to managing the insurance portfolio is vital for insurers to assess progress against their business plans – and to respond quickly if they’ve veered off-course. Insurers with strong active portfolio management capabilities have clear visibility of their current business, but also the ability to look ahead. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday May 21

Going solo prompts pensions rethink Becoming self-employed is a major turning point for peoples’ pension saving, with half (49%) of those with a private pension who have done so changing how they save for the future after leaving PAYE employment. Standard Life research comes as the Pensions Commission warns only 4% of wholly self-employed people are saving into a pension. While a fifth (18%) increase how much they save, a third (33%) reduce, pause or stop pension contributions. The impact of pausing: a five-year pause in contributions in your 30’s could reduce a pension pot by £25,000 Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday May 21

Pension schemes increasing their range of endgame options Aon has said that its 2026 Endgame Survey has highlighted the growing range of endgame options that UK defined benefit schemes are now considering. Conducted during the spring of this year, the survey of over 350 schemes has shown that 85 percent of them have reached a view on their endgame. The remaining 15 percent describe themselves as undecided on the option to take or are deliberately choosing to stay flexible in their approach. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday May 21

Comments on TPRs report on use of AI in workplace pensions Hymans Robertson and Lumera comment on The Pensions Regulator (TPR) AI plan on setting out initial expectations for how trustees should govern the use of artificial intelligence (AI). Focusing on the importance of a clear data strategy, ensuring scheme and member data is of high quality and complying with data protection legislation – including as it relates to automated decision-making. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday May 21

Insurers gain evidence to strengthen climate risk frameworks The UK’s Climate Change Committee (CCC), the independent statutory body that advises government and reports to Parliament, today published its latest assessment of the UK’s climate adaptation and readiness, warning that climate impacts are escalating faster than the country’s ability to manage them. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Thursday May 21

TPR clarifies responsible use of AI in workplace pensions "Trust is the most valuable asset in our system" – TPR CEO urges safe and responsible adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in members' interests. Use of AI in pensions brings significant opportunities to improve member outcomes – but also new risks including AI-generated scams, bias and increased cyber threats. TPR urges trustees, administrators and scheme managers to act now to support safe adoption, enable innovation and to protect members from AI-driven fraud. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday May 20

Latest inflation figures and what they mean for you The Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.8% in the 12 months to April 2026, down from 3.3% in the 12 months to March. Whilst the fall is welcome, this is probably going to be a short-lived reprieve. Higher oil prices resulting from the war with Iran meant fuel inflation rose from 4.9% in March to 23.0% in April, adding 0.6% to CPI. The 6.7% month on month fall in utility prices owing to the Ofgem price cap reduction, and lower April air fares after an earlier Easter offset some of these impacts. Analysts expect inflation to rise when the Ofgem price cap adjusts in July alongside further general price increases if the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz persists Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday May 20

Annuity providers held two thirds of investments in 2024 Annuity providers held 63% of investments in the UK in 2024, growing by £22 billion to £201 billion. £119 billion (38%) of annuity providers' investments were in private markets in 2024. 2.3 million people's pensions were protected via bulk purchase transactions in 2024, with insurers paying out £10 billion to scheme members. This does not include individual annuities Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday May 20

From Payslip to Pension The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) is delighted to announce the launch of the fourth report in the From Payslip to Pension: Life Course Impacts on Retirement Saving Among Low Earners series, Modelling of Policy Options for Low Earners Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday May 20

Young drivers warned of fake insurance sold on social media Half (49%) of young drivers have bought insurance through social media or messaging apps, new research reveals. With 4 in 10 (39%) unconfident in spotting the signs of a fake policy, thousands could be paying for cover that doesn’t exist. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday May 20

In poll only 9% of firms are fully optimised for top risks Aon has shared polling conducted during its Airmic Live Webinar that revealed just nine percent of organisations believe they are fully optimised to manage their most significant risks. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday May 20

Inflation falls to 2.8% but energy price cap increase looms UK CPI eased to 2.8% for April, down from 3.3% in March. Inflation remains above the BoE’s 2% target, with war-driven cost pressures keeping the outlook uncertain – and the UK energy price cap set to increase from 1st July Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday May 20

Inflation retreats but 1970s timewarp threatens to descend The fall in the headline rate of inflation offers temporary relief, but underlying price pressures remain intense.UK CPI fell to 2.8% in the 12 months to April, compared with 3.3% in the 12 months to March.The decline was driven largely by the lower energy price cap and a slower increase in food prices. Food and non-alcoholic beverage prices rose by 3% in the 12 months to April 2026, down from 3.7% in March.The largest upward contribution came from motor fuels. The average price of petrol rose by 16.6 pence per litre between March and April 2026, compared with a fall of 3 pence per litre during the same period last year. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday May 20

Urgent action needed to tackle pension under saving IFoA, SPP and Aviva responds to the Pensions Commission’s interim report saying urgent action is needed to tackle pension under saving Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday May 19

What fire claims reveal about modern risk interdependencies Recent events have demonstrated how a single shop fire can escalate rapidly into a major city-centre emergency. What may begin as a contained incident can result in damage to historic buildings, the closure of transport hubs and widespread disruption to surrounding businesses. Fires in shop premises can highlight an often-overlooked reality in risk management: location plays a critical role in determining the scale and severity of loss. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Tuesday May 19

Industry comments on the Pensions Commission report Scottish Widows, Barnett Waddingham, Standard Life and TPT Retirement Solution comment on the Pensions Commission report Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday May 19

Schemes risk missing data complaint rules before deadline With one month to go until the 19 June deadline, ZEDRA, is urging pension schemes to ensure they are compliant with new statutory requirements governing the handling of member data complaints. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday May 19

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