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Chancellors focus on guided retirement for pensions savers Ahead of the Mansion House speech to be delivered by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves on the evening of 15 July, Glyn Bradley, Chair of Pensions Board at the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA), said: Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Jul 11

Fresh tariffs threats knock sentiment The US President has ratcheted up his threats against Canada promising duties of 35% on imports. The UK economy contracted in May by 0.1%, with a drop in production the main culprit. Brent Crude has been trading higher, around $69 a barrel, as geopolitical concerns continue to swirl. BP warns its results will be hit by lower energy prices sparked by tariffs turmoil. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Jul 11

DC pensions continue to back Net Zero despite ESG backlash Barnett Waddingham’s latest DC Sustainability Report finds a 34% increase in allocations to funds with a climate target in the growth stage since original 2021 report. Despite this, providers have on average 35% of growth assets exposed to investment managers who have stepped away from climate collaboration initiatives. Misalignment between UK DC schemes and global asset managers on sustainability requires a strategic shift to ensure ESG ambitions are fulfilled. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Jul 11

Pension policy's long distance roadmap The Pensions Schemes Bill has fired the starting pistol on a marathon set of proposals for pension change. The passage of the Pension Schemes Bill and the rules and regulations that will follow mean that major changes are unlikely to take effect before 2027, with the finishing line for some proposals set for 2030. These timescales will allow schemes the time they need to meet some of the requirements, especially around default arrangements. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Jul 11

PPF marks 20 years of protection in its Annual Report The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published its 2024/25 Annual Report and Accounts, marking its 20th anniversary with a year of strong financial performance, continued customer service excellence, and enduring commitment to serving its members, levy payers, and the wider pensions industry. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Friday Jul 11

Paul Sweeting becomes IFoA President The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) is delighted to announce that Paul Sweeting has begun his presidential term, taking over from Kartina Tahir Thomson. Posted in: Lifestyle Article Posted on: Friday Jul 11

FCA closes 1600 websites as it fights financial crime The FCA’s annual report sets out how it has used data and technology to crack down on harm in financial services. Over 1,600 websites suspected of promoting financial services without permission were suspended, removed or blocked in 2024 because of FCA action, as part of its fight against financial crime. The regulator also collaborated with big tech platforms, resulting in over 50 apps being removed from Google Play and the App Store. This has helped the regulator in its work to block fraud at source. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Jul 11

FCA to modernise rules to unlock investment The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is planning to review its client categorisation rules to unlock more opportunities for wealthy investors and support capital markets, driving economic growth. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Pensions overhaul may unlock 25 percent of DB scheme value The UK’s 5,000 corporate defined benefit (DB) pension schemes continued to record a significant surplus of £175bn in June 2025, according to PwC’s Low Resilience Index. This tracks schemes based on a low-risk income-generating investment strategy, which should mean the pension scheme is unlikely to call on the sponsor for further funding. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Guided Retirement Duty a promise or pipe dream for savers The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), sponsored by The Pensions Regulator (TPR), recently highlighted a key challenge for defined contribution (DC) pension savers, including those in SIPPs and workplace pensions - many people need more support and clearer guidance when it comes to choosing the right retirement income products. The PPI’s research report, Assessing the UK Retirement Income Market, explored how Value for Money (VfM) can be assessed during the decumulation stage of retirement. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Pensions industry and regulator join forces on net zero risk The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will work with industry stakeholders, advisers and professional bodies to develop and test a voluntary net zero transition plan template fit for occupational pension schemes, drawing on the work of the UK Transition Plan Taskforce (TPT). Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Pension master trust ascendancy continues 40% of large pension schemes over £1bn are now in master trusts – matching own-trust schemes for the first time. 26% of assets in own-trust schemes are in self-select funds – compared to just 16% in master trusts. Own-trust schemes show slightly higher member engagement, with online usage, retirement planning actions and completion of expression of wish forms. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Enduring impact of charitable Covid19 Support Fund Five years on from the start of the pandemic, the ABI’s latest report “From Crisis to Impact: What the Covid-19 Support Fund Delivered” has outlined the far-reaching impact of the £104 million raised by the insurance and long-term savings industry’s Covid-19 Support Fund (the Fund). Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Nvidia hits USD4tn as the boy crying tariffs warbles on The FTSE 100 tip-toed higher again with another nudge towards the record it set last month says AJ Bell Head of Financial Analysis Danni Hewson. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Endgames advance as 4th superfund transaction announced Latest results by LCP’s Pensions Explorer at 30 June 2025 show that the combined IAS19 funding level for the UK pension schemes of FTSE100 companies remains strong at over £50bn (118% funding level). Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Reinsurance sector elevated insured losses moderates According to Guy Carpenter despite global economic volatility and insured loss activity nearing $70 billion through the first half of 2025, reinsurance renewal trends seen at January 1 continued including: Strong reinsurer balance sheets driving appetite for growth. Excess property capacity and moderating pricing. Disciplined casualty underwriting. Reinsurer focus on holistic client relationships to grow their portfolios. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Broadstone appoints Rob Kerry as Actuarial Director Broadstone, a leading independent UK consultancy delivering expert advice to employers, insurers, pension scheme trustees and lenders, today announces the appointment of Rob Kerry as Actuarial Director. Posted in: Lifestyle Article Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Government urged to change the dial on pensions adequacy Kate Smith, Head of Pensions at Aegon, calls for bold action in the Government’s pensions adequacy review, which may be announced in the Chancellor’s upcoming Mansion House speech. Aegon is urging the government to use the second phase of its Pension Review to define what pension adequacy means and to take steps to reduce pension inequalities in the UK. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jul 10

Mortality continues to fall The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI) publishes frequent mortality analysis for England & Wales through its mortality monitors. Today’s updates cover the period to 27 June 2025. Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jul 9

US tariffs slow global economic and insurance premium growth US tariffs affect global economic growth, which is forecast to slow to 2.3% in 2025, down from 2.8% in 2024. Amid unstable policy environment and competitive pressures, both life and non-life insurers see decelerating premium growth. Tariffs impact to hit US motor physical damage hardest, but pockets of underwriting opportunity may emerge. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jul 9

EU savings and investments plans fall short without insurers Insurance Europe welcomes the ambition of the EU’s Savings and Investment Union (SIU) to boost retail participation in capital markets. Insurance Europe, however, cautions that the European Commission’s latest plan to develop savings and investments ‘‘accounts’’ will fall short unless it includes insurers as product providers and insurance within its scope. This would help increase consumer choice, increase market competition and drive innovation. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jul 9

LMA launches Treasury and Investments Group The Lloyd’s Market Association (LMA) has announced the formation of its new Treasury & Investments Group (TIG), a strategic initiative reporting to the LMA Finance Committee and ultimately accountable to the LMA Board. With representation from 17 managing agents, TIG will serve as a dedicated forum for managing agents to collaborate with Lloyd’s on key developments shaping treasury and investment functions across the market. Membership of TIG is open to all managing agents. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jul 9

World Insurance Sigma 2025 Outlook Discover the key findings from Swiss Re’s World Insurance Sigma 2025 Outlook. In this short video, Swiss Re Group Chief Economist Jerome Haegeli explores how slowing global growth, shifting trade dynamics, and evolving risks are shaping the insurance industry. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jul 9

DB pension transfer compensation stays low Average DB transfer compensation remains low albeit compensation still due in many cases with each redress cases assessed on its own merits. CMCs shift focus to other areas where there has been ‘secret commission,’ including motor finance, AVCs and consumer credit Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jul 9

Design Thinking in practice starting with Empathy You may ask “But why bring empathy into pensions?”. Checking your projected pension or receiving a correct payment each month - surely this is all just about operational efficiency? Whilst that’s often true, the reality is that most people only engage with their pension funds or employers about their pensions during life events. These might be work-related such as a change in role or employer, or personal circumstances such as going through a divorce or having a baby. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jul 9

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