All Aegon articles – Page 9
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OpinionBackbook bonanza
Editorial: Two giants are congratulating each other on a massive deal. Pension liabilities worth £6bn are to change hands between Dutch insurer Aegon's UK subsidiary and Rothesay Life, the bulk annuity specialist set up 10 years ago.
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Which? calls for pensions dashboard but obstacles remain
Consumer group Which? has called on the government to introduce a pensions dashboard, but experts say there are still significant barriers to overcome before it becomes a feasible option.
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High Court ruling ramps up fears over pension liberation
The High Court has ruled against insurer Royal London for blocking a pension transfer where it suspected the receiving fund could be a pensions liberation scheme, prompting industry observers to raise concerns about protections for members, providers and trustees.
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NewsLooser regulation needed as over-65s shun advice
Looser rules about financial advice could be necessary, as research shows more than half of over-65s have never sought regulated advice.
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NewsBrewer crafts more generous DC plan to become top dog
Craft brewer Brewdog has introduced a higher contribution for members of its defined contribution scheme in an ambitious bid to create a best-in-class employee benefits package.
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NewsSecondary annuities: Govt starts putting down advice parameters
Many pensioners hoping to sell their annuities on the open market will be required to seek financial advice before doing so, the government has announced, as the industry awaits further detail on the structure of the secondary annuity market.
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Should your scheme be seeking growth via income?
Schemes should increase their focus on income in the search for returns, experts have said, but some have raised doubts about the opportunities currently available in the credit sector.
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OpinionEditorial: Education and catastrophe
The disconnect between the UK equity markets and long-term investors’ objectives that led to 2011’s Kay review provided both sides with some key recommendations to improve this relationship.
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NewsIndustry to meet ministers over impact of UK split
News analysis: Industry figures will meet with ministers next month to flesh out how a split UK pensions system could work in the event of a yes vote for Scottish independence.