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Private markets and leadership In this episode of CEO Perspectives, part of Mercer’s Critical Thinking series that take you inside the C-Suite for peer-to-peer conversations with leaders influencing decision making across the investment industry, Mick Dempsey, Global President of Mercer’s Investments & Retirement business, is joined by Martina Cheung, President and CEO of S&P Global. Together, they explore how economic complexity is influencing investment decision-making, from resilience and diversification to transparency across the convergence of public and private markets and the growing role of data and analytics. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

Frozen thresholds mean more hit 60% tax rate New HMRC figures obtained by Rathbones show increasing tax burden on millions. Record numbers earning six figures means more will be hit by 60% marginal tax rate, with frozen thresholds until 2031 hurting more ‘HENRYs’ Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

Men delay diagnosis fearing health problem may damage career Almost a third (30%) of men fear a diagnosis could put their job at risk or see them judged as unreliable. Working hours stop younger men booking tests, with almost one in five (19%) aged 25–34 struggling to get short-notice time off. One in five (20%) men don’t even know if their employer has any support in place should they be diagnosed with a serious health condition Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

Consumers increasingly turn to finance from insurers 44% of insurance customers using credit rely on finance from insurers and premium finance, Premium Credit’s Insurance Index shows. Nearly six out of 10 insurance customers use some form of credit to pay one or more policies Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

Trump calls for credit card cap One-year 10% cap on credit card interest rates has been proposed. Barclays down 3% with its US card business in the firing line. Buy Now, Pay Later stocks stand to benefit Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

Gold soars as Trump-Powell Feud intensifies IG and Wealth Club comment as Gold reaches fresh records amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran. Brent crude stabilises after sharp gains over supply concerns. Rising geo-political risks dampen enthusiasm for equities at the start of the week. Wall Street rattled by threats of a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell. UK’s stagnating economy in focus as employers turn more cautious about hiring. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

2025 marks year of radical decline in potential redress Central estimate of compensation due for a typical pension transfer redress case ‘increased’ slightly to around -£41,000 in Q1 2026. Driven by falling gilt yields, offset partly by strong equity performance. However, 2025 marked year of ‘radical decline’ and Broadstone still seeing many cases where compensation is due Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

Gender and generation gaps persist in 2026 financial outlook Six-in-ten UK adults (60%) feel positive about their finances for 2026, the same as last year’s headline figure. Women less positive (55%) than men (65%), while Gen. X (aged 44–59) are notably less upbeat (49%) than other age groups. Covering basic living costs is top three financial priority for two in five (39%)  Worryingly, pension saving is top three priority for only one in eight (12%). Unexpected expenses continue to be the UK’s primary financial worry (33%).  Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jan 12

Supply chain risk: Can farmers overcome insurance challenges Julian Roberts looks at how farmers can address protection gaps and traditional insurance challenges when recovering from natural perils using alternative insurance solutions. Farmers have been managing the risks to productivity throughout human history, for example, by selecting the most appropriate choice of crop to plant according to state of soil moisture at the time. This is efficient, dynamic risk management the old-fashioned way. From the late 19th century, the traditional way of protecting against the risks of perils, including hail, drought, flood, frost, heatwave and windstorm, has been indemnity insurance. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Jan 9

Comments on Value for Money Framework proposals Standard Life, Aviva, Hymans Robertson and Broadstone comment on the FCA's latest consultation on the Value for Money framework, announcing several revisions to the previous consultation. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Jan 9

The growing gap between retirement expectations and reality PensionBee has warned that millions of people in the UK are heading towards retirement incomes far below what is commonly understood to be adequate, in its response to the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) call for evidence on Income in Retirement. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Jan 9

Pension value to be put under the spotlight Pension schemes will need to publish clear data on their performance, costs and quality of service, under proposals announced today by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and The Pensions Regulator (TPR). If a pension offers poor value, firms and trustees must then fix it by moving savers to better schemes or driving improvements. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Women more dissatisfied with advisers knowledge than men Through speaking with dissatisfied advised women first hand, a new survey of 1,000 advised clients from Scottish Widows and Boring Money finds that dissatisfied women are unhappy with their adviser’s ability to think proactively about the bigger picture, taking into consideration an individual’s needs and helping them achieve their broader goals. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Warning that gold and jewellery thefts spike in January Thefts of gold and jewellery peak in the month of January, figures from leading insurer Allianz UK reveal. Claims figures between January 2021 and end of 2025, indicate that 10% of all jewellery and gold theft claims occur in January. The most commonly stolen items include watches, jewellery and luxury goods such as designer handbags. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Five key actions for Trustees in 2026 Are you ready to hit the ground running? We’ve set out five key actions for trustees, along with the topics we expect to dominate agendas over the coming year. Action one: Review your long-term objective and keep up to date with developing options. Action two: Evolve your strategic journey plan to achieve your long-term objective. Action three: Assess your scheme governance. Action four: Review your admin. Action five: Consider member experience. The finish line Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

PIC complete buyin for the NG Bailey Pension and Life Plan Pension Insurance Corporation plc (“PIC”), a specialist insurer of defined benefit pension schemes, has concluded a £155 million buy-in with the Trustee of NG Bailey Pension and Life Assurance Plan (“the Plan”). The transaction covers the benefits of 1,581 Plan members and means all Plan members now have their benefits secured for the long-term, following a series of historic buy-in transactions. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Funding steady as December caps positive 2025 for DB schemes Fully hedged scheme sees small funding level decrease over December. 50% hedged scheme does not change funding level between month ends. Both schemes make positive progress in 2025 Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Pension transfer petition nears deadline Pension savers are being urged to act now as the clock ticks on a parliamentary petition designed to stop unnecessary delays when people seek to move their pensions and take control of their retirement. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jan 8

Seven market nuances for 2026 Geopolitics will shape markets perhaps more than they did last year, with US activity in Venezuela setting the tone. Enthusiasm for large AI spend increasingly muted as investors wait on returns. Scrutiny likely to increase on different sectors and regions away from US Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Five key areas of focus for the DC pensions market in 2026 LCP expects 2026 to be a pivotal year for the defined contribution (DC) pensions market, driven by new regulation taking shape, tax reform and evolving member expectations. LCP is urging employers and trustees to act early to stay ahead of the curve. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

The outlook for the BPA market in 2026 Market expected to exceed £50 billion in 2026. Sophistication of market creates further de-risking choices for trustees as they navigate landscape shaped by regulatory reform & strategic choice. The UK BPA market faces strategic crossroads amid legislative reform and continued demand for de-risking, and 2026 will mark a pivotal moment for defined benefit (DB) trustees—a period shaped as much by strategy as by market activity. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

US and UK hit record highs despite geopolitical discord US and UK stock markets hit record highs yesterday – though the FTSE has opened down today as geopolitical threats rise. Oil majors and defence stocks, buoyed by the US operation in Venezuela on Monday, helped boost the FTSE 100 and the S&P 500 markets. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Car insurance premiums continue sliding with 13% annual fall Comprehensive car insurance premiums have fallen by 13% (£111) during the last 12 months with UK motorists now paying £726 on average, according to the latest Confused.com Car Insurance Price Index in association with WTW. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Slowdown in ESG progress among fiduciary managers Only 21% of fiduciary managers were rated Green by XPS in 2025, down from 38% in 2024 – a 17% decline. Signatories to the Net Zero Asset Managers Initiative dropped to 36%, signalling reduced collective climate action. While 57% of fiduciary managers influence voting activities, escalation from engagement to divestment remains inconsistent. 36% of managers do not include all ESG ratings for underlying funds in standard client reporting, limiting trustee oversight. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

Radical road safety strategy hailed The AA has welcomed the government’s Road Safety Strategy, which introduces targets for reducing road deaths for the first time in the UK since 2010, with a stated target of reducing death and serious injury on our roads by 65% by 2035. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Wednesday Jan 7

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