Insurance Regulation

IFoA Comment on DB Pensions Regulations

Some comment from the IFoA on pensions reform; The Institute and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) believes it is essential for both the Funding Code and the Regulations supporting defined benefit (DB) pensions to be consistent […]

News

Hunt’s `Work After 50′ Plan is A Golden Opportunity For Insurers

Will Jeremy Hunt’s plan to sweeten the eventual pension pot when workers retire aged 70 be enough to persuade millions to keep working until health problems inevitably affect our lives? That’s the question insurers need […]

Opinion

Pensions Dashboard is Good, But Careful Planning Is Also Needed

This Opinion piece looks at the Pensions Dashboard system and how insurers and brokers can offer the best advice as people go through life towards retirement. It’s by Kevin Hollister, Pensions Actuary & Founder of […]

Technology

Deals: Lumera Buys AxyWare

Lumera, a leading software company dedicated to the digital transformation of the European Life and Pensions industry, has acquired AxyWare, a well-established systems provider to Dutch pension funds, pension fund administrators, and life insurers. Based […]

Insurance Regulation

FCA Update on British Steel Pension Scheme Opt-Outs

The FCA has published final rules for a redress scheme for former members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) who received unsuitable advice to transfer out. The FCA expects that over 1000 consumers will […]