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An Emotional Investment: Getting To The Heart Of Pensions Saving

21 October 2021

Leadership guru Simon Sinek famously stated “When people are financially invested, they want a return. When people are emotionally invested, they want to contribute”. Well, a little more emotional investment in pensions is certainly needed if employee contributions are going to reach adequate levels.

Pensions

Adapting Business Models For The Tech Savvy Consumer In The Wealth, Life And Pensions Sector

05 October 2021

Wealth, life and pensions businesses face a challenge over the next few years as they decide which is the best model to adapt to changing customer needs and expectation.

Pensions

10 Ideas Why Meaningful Change Is Needed In The Wealth, Life And Pensions Sector

20 September 2021

The COVID-19 digital shift, increasing regulation and new consumer expectations have created the perfect storm for a major shake-up of the Wealth, Life and Pensions industry. Here are ten key takeaways from the report, why meaningful change is needed.

Pensions

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

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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.