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Pensions Dashboards: What Have We Learnt Recently?

14 September 2021

The Government, the pensions industry, and financial regulators are working towards completing the first iteration of the pensions dashboards. Chris Connelly, Propositions and Solutions Director at EQ, gives us an update on the progress of the programme.

Culture And Financial Wellbeing Sarah Steel

Pensions

Culture And Financial Wellbeing: Toppling Financial Taboos Through Education And Advice

30 July 2021

EQ sat down with Sarah Steel, Director, Better With Money, to talk about the taboos associated with financial planning in the UK. For employees, what can good advice, and education do to break down those barriers?

Pensions

Introducing The CDC Pension

23 June 2021

EQ has recently been appointed the pension administration software supplier for the first Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) Pension Scheme in the UK. Des Hogan, EQ's Market Engagement Director, takes a closer look at what exactly a CDC pension is, and how it could change the pensions landscape in the UK.

Pensions

The Vital Role Of Pensions Advice - Striking The Right Balance With Income Drawdown

23 June 2021

We examine how the lure of income drawdown options could be exposing thousands to future pensions problems, and how the industry is responding. Getting the right, independent advice is key to maintaining consumer freedoms without exposing them to excessive risk.

Pensions

It’s Time For Meaningful Change In The Wealth, Life And Pensions Industry

24 May 2021

A new report commissioned by EQ and authored by Padraig Floyd looks at the opportunities and challenges facing the wealth, life and pensions industry.

Pensions

EQ Responds To The Pensions Dashboards Programme Call For Input On Identity

22 April 2021

We sat down with Chris Connelly, Propositions and Solutions Director, to talk us through the Pensions Dashboards Programme recent developments.