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The FCA publishes SIPPs consultation The FCA has set out plans to drive greater consistency of standards in self-invested pensions (SIPPs), while maintaining the flexibility and broad investment choice they offer. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 22

Inflation uncertainty returns as pricing pressures shift After a period of stabilising inflation, UK personal lines insurers are once again facing a more uncertain outlook. The recent conflict in Iran may not have fed directly into claims experience yet, but it has reopened questions around energy prices, supply chain costs and broader inflation expectations. Against that backdrop, three themes have been central for insurers in 2026 so far: inflation, pricing and claim frequency. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 22

1 in 3 unconfident of coping with unexpected financial shock Nearly a third of UK adults (29%) aren't confident their family would cope if something happened to them unexpectedly, up from 23% last year. 45 to 54-year-olds in the ‘sandwich generation’ are the least assured of any age group, and are among those saving the least per month Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 22

Prime Minister resigns: what it means for you and investors Commenting, Charlotte Kennedy, Chartered Financial Planner at Rathbones, says: “A departing prime minister rarely changes your finances overnight, but political upheaval can create uncertainty that affects markets, confidence and expectations. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 22

Real-time view of bond market activity launched For the first time, investors and market participants can access a single, real-time source of prices and trading activity across the UK bond market, following the launch of its bond consolidated tape, operated by ETS Connect UK. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 22

PM under pressure as hopes revive for peace in Middle East UK assets remain under pressure at the start of a week dominated by political speculation. Sir Keir Starmer is expected to step down as PM to make way for Andy Burnham. Chop and change in Westminster has made investors nervous about the direction of economic policy. Brent crude dips as hopes are revived about a path to peace in the Middle East. Private equity firm Castlelake doubles down on its takeover bid for easyJet. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Monday Jun 22

Smart isn’t enough insurers must scale operations to succeed Even the most advanced pricing strategies fail without execution at scale. Discover how insurers can operationalize insight through collaboration, cloud technology, automation, and AI. Think big and scale smarter. In today’s competitive insurance market, having a winning pricing strategy is only half the battle. The true differentiator? Execution at scale. As the old management consulting maxim says: “Strategy is a commodity; execution is an art.” Posted in: Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 19

CGT receipts down in May but IHT receipts up again Utmost comments as HMRC’s latest Capital Gains Tax (CGT) data shows receipts of £168m for May 2026, the second month of the new 2026 / 2027 tax year, compared to the £232 million recorded in May 2025. This follows receipts of £162 million in April 2026. Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts in May 2026, the second month of the new 2026 / 2027 tax year, totalled £730 million, compared to the £701 million recorded in May 2025. This follows receipts of £715 million in April 2026 - the first month of the new 2026 / 2027 tax year. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 19

New marine war risk consortium for Strait of Hormuz shipping Lloyd’s welcomes the launch of a new Lloyd’s market consortium designed to provide additional marine war risk insurance capacity for vessels and cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz. Chubb will serve as lead underwriter, supported by participating Lloyd’s syndicates and specialist market partners. The consortium brings together leading underwriting expertise with additional Lloyd’s market capacity to support brokers and clients operating in a complex and fast-moving environment. Posted in: General Insurance Article Posted on: Friday Jun 19

ICSWG and TSWG to work closer in 2026 In 2026, two influential industry groups, the Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group (ICSWG) and the Trustee Sustainability Working Group (TSWG), have committed to closer collaboration to accelerate progress on sustainability across the UK pensions and investment ecosystem. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 19

IPT receipts hit 2.12bn in May According to this morning’s HMRC data, Insurance Premium Tax (IPT) receipts stood at £2.12 billion in May 2026 in the second month of the financial year, falling very slightly from last year’s figure of £2.13 billion by just £9 million. Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 19

Flat start for Footsie with no change from Burnham win Andy Burnham's victory sparks fresh leadership speculation but fails to trigger a major market reaction. Sterling slips slightly and gilt yields edge higher as markets digest the political implications of the Makerfield by-election. FTSE 100 flat despite stronger-than-expected retail sales figures. Investors continue to assess the implications of the US-Iran agreement and its impact on energy markets. Wall Street gains led by technology stocks provide some support to sentiment. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Friday Jun 19

Comments as Bank of England holds interest rates at 3.75% Standard Life, Schroders and Quilter comment as the Bank of England holds rates at 3.75%, after inflation came in lower than expected for May. Latest inflation data and recent US-Iran de-escalation reduce the case for immediate tightening, but policymakers are still likely to take a cautious approach from here. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 18

The Pensions Commissions report: what employers need to know The Second Pensions Commission has published its interim report. At 190 pages, it is detailed and wide-ranging. But for many employers, much of it will feel familiar. The same questions run throughout. Are people saving enough? Is the system fair? And are we genuinely set up to deliver good member outcomes over time? In that sense, the report does not introduce a new agenda. Instead, it strengthens an existing one. It brings together a robust evidence base behind issues that employers have been grappling with for years. Posted in: Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 18

AI to improve efficiency and expand access to guidance The SPP AI Survey 2026 revealed that 100% of pension firms are now using Artificial Intelligence (AI). Against this backdrop, the SPP this week held an event to examine how AI is transforming the world of pensions. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 18

Sentiment stays subdued amid interest rate worries Interest rate concerns sparked a wobble on Wall Street but a rebound is expected. The FTSE 100 has opened lower as investors await the Bank of England's interest rate decision. Oil prices have eased further amid hopes of increased supply and weaker demand expectations. Big tech stocks have come under pressure as investors reassess the prospects for further interest rate rises. Markets remain caught between enthusiasm for AI-driven growth and concerns about stretched valuations. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Thursday Jun 18

Insurer innovation leading to faster DB Risk Transfer windup Increased innovation from insurers is expected to lead to the faster wind up of DB pensions schemes following risk transfer transactions, claims Hymans Robertson in its latest paper. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

Health shocks leave 1 in 4 unable to pay their mortgage One in four (28%) homeowners have fallen into financial difficulty due to illness or injury. One in five (20%) borrowers have no savings safety net at all. Nearly one in 10 (9%) regret not having protection, while others admit they assumed they were covered Posted in: Life - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

The post-Brexit decline of home bias Daniel Nilsson, Senior Portfolio Manager at Isio Investment Management, comments on the long-term decline in UK investors’ home bias following Brexit, and the structural forces that have reshaped allocations to UK equities over the past decade: Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

Pensions Commission focuses on self-employed pensions crisis A year ago, PensionBee launched its Invisible Workers campaign, shining a light on the millions of self-employed workers, gig economy workers and unpaid carers excluded from the pension saving architecture that has been integral in supporting retirement outcomes for employees. Twelve months on, the Pensions Commission has now confirmed what the campaign has been saying all along. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

Inflation Nation cash savers underestimate inflations impact 28% of Brits believe cash savings hold their value over time while 18% think interest rates stay above inflation 66% of Brits are unaware that long-term investing beats returns on interest-earning cash accounts A quarter (24%) of non-investors cite risk as the factor stopping them from investing Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

DC assets set to reach £1 trillion and overtake DB by 2031 New DWP modelling included in the interim report from the Pensions Commission[1] reveals that the UK pensions system is rapidly approaching an inflection point with DC assets set to surpass DB by the end of this decade. Posted in: Pensions - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

Inflation comes in lower than expected at 2.8% in May UK CPI holds steady at 2.8% in May, lower than many had expected, offering some reassurance that inflationary pressures have not intensified further. While the Bank of England is widely expected to hold rates at 3.75% tomorrow, the path from here is less clear. Standard Life warns that inflation can continue to make pension saving feel harder, but staying engaged with retirement plans remains important Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

Price pressure relief as UK inflation stable and oil falls Falls in oil prices continue to weigh on energy giants, keeping the FTSE 100 flat in early trade. Pressure cooker of prices comes off the boil with no change to headline inflation. Headline CPI held steady at 2.8% in May, below expectations for a rise to 3%.The pound has fallen back against the dollar to trade at $1.341, as bets on interest rate hikes ease off. Brent crude is hovering at $78 a barrel, as traders expect flows to resume from the Middle East. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Wednesday Jun 17

PRA signals simpler more competitive line on captive regime The Prudential Regulation Authority’s speech today to AIRMIC on the forthcoming UK captive insurance regime provides greater clarity on how the framework will operate in practice, reinforcing confidence among potential market participants ahead of formal consultation. Posted in: Investment - Articles Posted on: Tuesday Jun 16

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