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Government Unveils ‘Gamechanger’ Pension Schemes Bill
Thursday, 10 July 2025The UK Government has launched its new Pension Schemes Bill, which it says could benefit up to 20 million people by making pensions simpler to understand, easier to manage and better value over time.
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UK Facing "Pivotal" Moment For Financial Security In Retirement
Tuesday, 17 June 2025Debora Price, Professor of Social Gerontology at Manchester University, has warned the UK is at a “pivotal moment” for the financial security of people entering retirement.
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Pensions Industry Using AI To Fight Back Against Pension Scams
Tuesday, 3 June 2025Artificial intelligence (AI) has a key role to play in strengthening the pensions sector from fraud as cyber attacks become more frequent, more targeted and more sophisticated. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Pension Scams Action Group (PSAG) have launched a new AI-driven tool to detect and take down fraudulent websites.
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Pension Dashboards: Provider Connection Progress Continues
Tuesday, 3 June 2025On 17 April, Legal & General became the first UK pension provider to complete its connection to the pensions dashboard ecosystem. Since then, the number of providers that have completed their connection to it has continued to grow, marking a major leap forward in improving pension transparency and engagement for millions.
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Record BPA Deal Volumes And Increased Competition Mark Standout Year For Pension Risk Transfer
Tuesday, 20 May 2025The UK bulk purchase annuity (BPA) market surged in 2024, driven by a record number of transactions and increasing competition among insurers. Analysis from Aon and LCP confirmed that activity reached new highs, with both large and small schemes benefiting from greater choice and streamlined processes.
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TPR Sets Out Strategy For Driving Growth And Reducing Burdens For The Pensions Industry
Tuesday, 13 May 2025The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will take a more active role in supporting economic growth and improving outcomes for savers by reducing regulatory friction, encouraging innovation and promoting investment in productive assets, according to Chief Executive Nausicaa Delfas.
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