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IFS recommends state pension and auto-enrolment changes to boost adequacy

2025-07-02T11:06:00+01:00By

Recommendations from the IFS’s two-and-a-half-year research project could boost private savings by £11bn a year and help improve pension outcomes, the institute says.

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PLSA rebrands to Pensions UK as part of fresh five-year strategy

2025-07-02T09:05:00+01:00By

The pensions industry’s trade body has rebranded itself as Pensions UK following a detailed review of its strategy, and set out a plan to expand its reach and influence over the next five years.

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One-size-fits-all retirement ‘no longer enough’, research suggests

2025-07-02T07:23:00+01:00By

Two thirds of pension savers polled by YouGov want greater flexibility when accessing their retirement savings.

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Mansion House Accord to drive growth in LTAF demand and supply, poll suggests

2025-07-01T14:45:00+01:00By

Three in five asset managers are exploring launching long-term asset funds as momentum grows for defined contribution pension schemes to invest in private markets.

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Aviva delivers £249m buy-in for packaging company pension scheme

2025-07-01T13:02:00+01:00By

The transaction secures the benefits of more than 3,500 members of the Molins UK Pension Fund, sponsored by Mpac Group.

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Appointments: The Pensions Ombudsman, Zedra and TrinityBridge

2025-06-27T10:24:00+01:00

The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 27 June 2025.

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Appointments: Former Brunel chair adds two board positions

2025-06-20T09:12:00+01:00

The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 20 June 2025.

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Appointments: BT Pension Scheme, Dalriada, Capital Cranfield, FGC, Bfinance

2025-06-13T13:22:00+01:00

The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 13 June 2025.

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Fitzgerald named permanent CFO at Nest

2025-06-11T08:33:00+01:00

Louise Fitzgerald has been appointed permanently to the role she has held on an interim basis since March.

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