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Pension groups back PPF valuation changes but raise levy concerns
Proposed changes to PPF valuation assumptions have prompted calls for a wider rethink of s179 requirements and warnings over unintended consequences for levy calculations and Fast Track funding.
Appointments: Aviva, PPF, TPT, Aptia, Shoosmiths
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 31 July 2026.
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Fiduciary duty: Trustees urged to make best decisions, not ‘least challengeable’
Proposed guidance will not replace or alter the underlying principles of trustees’ fiduciary duty but will instead give trustees more clarity on what they can take into account when making investment decisions.
Appointments: New proposition lead at Smart; Border to Coast adds local investment manager
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 25 September 2026.
Insurers urged to give more information on post-deal customer service
LCP and Law Debenture are calling for insurers to disclose comparable data around customer service and administration to help trustees make decisions on bulk annuity transactions.
Retirees ‘could lose out’ through guided retirement without strong defaults
As policymakers continue to develop legislation around guided retirement and default solutions, behavioural research indicates that care must be taken in product design.
Individuals losing confidence in retirement savings, research shows
Many individuals expect to rely increasingly on their own investments and are losing confidence in retirement savings, according to international research by Amundi.
Attractive pricing expected to keep bulk annuity market bouyant through 2026
Attractive insurance pricing should lead to a busy end to 2026 for the bulk annuity market, despite muted volumes in the first half, according to new analyses.