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Connecting the dots in the fight against Insurance Fraud Fraud remains one of the most significant threats facing the U.K. financial services sector. It is the most prevalent crime against individuals in England and Wales, accounting for around 41% of all recorded crime in recent years[i]. Recognising the scale of the challenge, earlier this year, the U.K. government announced a new Fraud Strategy for 2026–2029[ii]. The strategy includes the launch of a dedicated disruption unit and calls for stronger collaboration between government, law enforcement, regulators and the financial services industry to tackle organised fraud networks. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 12

Younger workers could turn state pension cashout into £1m Ministers are reportedly considering allowing young workers to swap 1 year of State Pension entitlement for £12,548 lump sum 28-year-old who invested this amount in S&P 500 40 years ago would have £984,179 today. Same investment would have reached £423,463 in a global MSCI World tracker fund Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 12

Stocks rally on fresh Iran deal hopes Markets cheer fresh Iran deal hopes. Oil eases, supply risks linger. SpaceX demand faces market test. UK growth contracts in April Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 12

Call for concerted action from industry to protect savers The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) closed its 50th anniversary Annual Conference with a clear message: in a critical decade for pensions, the sector must collaborate more closely than ever before to help boost outcomes for millions of savers. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 11

What the new IHT rules may mean for SIPP and SSAS clients In the 2024 Autumn Budget, the Chancellor announced that unused pension savings and some death benefits would no longer be exempt from inheritance tax (IHT) from 6 April 2027. This change has significant implications for many SIPP and SSAS clients, particularly those who have considered pension assets as part of wider estate planning. What has changed since the Budget announcement? Finance Act 2026 states that liability for any IHT ultimately payable will fall on the deceased’s personal representatives. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 11

HMRC should further refine plans for IHT on pensions The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has urged HMRC to rethink key aspects of its proposed inheritance tax (IHT) framework for pensions, warning that the current approach places unrealistic obligations on pension schemes and could create significant delays and confusion for families following a death. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 11

Markets wobble on inflation fears FTSE 100 opens up. Brent crude back below $94 per barrel. US CPI in line with core a little softer than expected. Wall Street set to rebound at the open. Jobless claims and PPI in focus today Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 11

Comments on DWP Consultation on DB Surplus Release Framework Hymans Robertson, The SPP and the PMI comment on DWP consultation on DB Surplus Release Framework Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 10

Governments evolving role in catastrophe insurance systems As climate risk shifts, insurability is moving from a market problem to a systems problem. Catastrophe losses are rising, but the deeper challenge for insurance markets is increasing uncertainty about future risk. As climate conditions and exposure patterns shift, historical loss experience becomes a weaker guide for pricing and capital allocation, leading to higher premiums, tighter capacity, and a widening protection gap. 62% of global natural-catastrophe losses (US$280bn) were uninsured in 2023, highlighting growing protection gaps as renewals tighten and insurers withdraw from high-risk regions. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 10

Report urges market protocol for Cyber claims The cyber insurance market would benefit from clear protocols governing the review process for business interruption claims, a new report from the International Underwriting Association (IUA) has stated. Such claims are often complex in situations where a tower structure has been established, with multiple insurers providing layers of coverage for large risks. An established framework, covering questions such as the appointment of experts, fee sharing, and information flows could bring greater consistency and efficiency to the process. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday Jun 10

Government launches long awaited transfers consultation The Government has today launched its long-awaited consultation on key changes to the traffic-light transfer conditions which were introduced back in November 2021. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 10

Two thirds of a million turn to private healthcare in 2025 Total private health admissions – including self-pay – within touching distance of reaching 1 million per year. Growth in the private market continues despite progress in reducing NHS waiting lists for hospital treatment, as employers recognise the value of PMI in supporting workplace health Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 10

Caution as inflation takes centre stage Fresh skirmishes in the Middle East raise concerns about the duration of the energy crunch. Brent Crude creeps higher, rising back above $90 a barrel, and US oil stocks fall to their lowest level in four months. US Consumer Price Index data set to be a driver of sentiment with May numbers expected to show a 0.5% lift in inflation month on month. Voracious demand for AI is set to increase inflationary pressures as data centre build-out ramps up. Looming SpaceX IPO likely to keep stocks volatile. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 10

Consultation set to protect pension savers from SSAS scams The Pensions Minister Torsten Bell today published a consultation to reduce scams in Small Self-Administered Schemes (SSASs) as, while they account for a minority of the pensions market, emerging evidence suggests that SSASs may be more vulnerable to the potential for fraudulent misuse. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

Policy Expert appoint Graham Wright as Chief Growth Officer Policy Expert has appointed Graham Wright as Chief Growth Officer, a newly created role, strengthening the business’ senior underwriting, pricing and counter fraud capabilities. The appointment also reflects a broader evolution of the Growth function, with trading now incorporated into its remit for the first time as Policy Expert continues to scale. Posted in: Lifestyle Article Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

Comments on latest PPF7800 Index from the PPF for May 2026 Broadstone and Gallagher comment as the aggregate surplus of the 4,838 schemes in the PPF 7800 Index increased by £5.3 billion through May 2026 to reach £263.8 billion in surplus albeit there was no change to the funding ratio which remained at 131.2%. The number of schemes in surplus increased by 36 to 3,826 representing nearly four in five (79.1%) of all schemes in the universe. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

Intense competition is driving buyin pricing for DB schemes Intense competition between insurers is helping UK-based defined benefit (DB) pension schemes achieve record buy-in pricing, according to LCP’s latest pension risk transfer (PRT) market update. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

Pensions Perspectives: It’s an actuarial valuation special Howard Johnson speaks to WTW valuation and covenant specialists Billy Weir and Helena Mules about the key features of the framework and the lessons emerging from early cases, to help trustees and sponsors prepare for their next valuation. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

PPF publish latest PPF7800 figures for May 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 Jun 9

US-Israel-Iran conflict: environmental implications Late February’s joint US-Israeli strikes triggered an immediate Iranian response. Prompted by a series of provocations and retaliatory actions in the region, diplomatic channels have become strained between the powers involved. The United Nations has urged dialogue but is struggling to mediate amid stalling peace talks. The fallout is already spreading through energy and food systems, supply chains and carbon emissions, with consequences that reach far beyond the region. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

MPS beats traditional “bread and butter” multi-asset funds Nearly a third (32%) of financial advisers and IFAs say clients' investment solutions are mainly constructed by Model Portfolio Services. This comes above multi asset funds (27%) or in-house investment portfolios (24%) Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

OpenAI joins the listing race but caution reigns over Iran Footsie set for a flat start as wariness remains about geopolitical tensions, inflation and global growth. OpenAI confidentially files for an IPO amid hot competition from Anthropic and SpaceX. Israel and Iran cease hostilities, helping calm oil prices, but energy costs remain elevated. China’s resilience shines through with exports hitting record levels in May. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 9

5 financial considerations for cohabiting couples Following the government’s announcement of proposals to give greater rights to cohabiting couples, Sean McCann, Chartered Financial Planner at NFU Mutual, the financial advice firm, outlines five financial issues cohabiting couples should consider. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 8

Guided Retirement could be critical for retirement decisions The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), the UK's leading independent authority on pensions and retirement policy, has published a new report today that has found Guided Retirement solutions could play a critical role in improving how individuals navigate retirement income decisions. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 8

5 insurance musts for renting your home as a holiday let Over 90 million guest stays were recorded in UK short-term holiday rentals last year – a 10% jump from the previous year – yet most homeowners are unknowingly underinsured. Standard home insurance policies exclude guest-related damage, leaving homeowners dangerously exposed when things go wrong. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Monday Jun 8

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