http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/john-greenwood-are-aegons-auto-enrol-payments-within-the-regulations/1058330.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/pensions/john-greenwood-are-aegons-auto-enrol-payments-within-the-regulations/1058330.article Offer to refund some employer contributions to help pay for auto-enrolment advice have split opinion over whether the regulator will allow it. Thu, 27 Sep 2012 12:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/wrap-and-technology/ian-mckenna-the-us-service-set-to-shake-up-financial-advice/1057824.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/wrap-and-technology/ian-mckenna-the-us-service-set-to-shake-up-financial-advice/1057824.article McKenna blogs from New York on a new pension proposition likely to be replicated over here. Thu, 20 Sep 2012 00:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/wrap-and-technology/ian-mckenna-the-us-service-set-to-shake-up-financial-advice/1057771.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/wrap-and-technology/ian-mckenna-the-us-service-set-to-shake-up-financial-advice/1057771.article McKenna blogs from New York on a new pension proposition likely to be replicated over here. Wed, 12 Sep 2012 12:32 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-ban-extended-to-all-qualifying-pension-schemes/1071754.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-ban-extended-to-all-qualifying-pension-schemes/1071754.article The ban on consultancy charging will extend to all qualifying pension schemes and not just those being used for auto-enrolment, Corporate Adviser understands. Fri, 24 May 2013 09:56 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/daily-liquidity-impediment-to-returns-dcif/1071701.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/daily-liquidity-impediment-to-returns-dcif/1071701.article Daily dealing is limiting investment options in DC pension schemes, ensuring investment options are inferior to those available to DB funds, according to a new paper from the Defined Contribution Investment Forum (DCIF), the fund manager body. Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/lg-unveils-governance-committee-across-trust-and-contract/1071236.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/lg-unveils-governance-committee-across-trust-and-contract/1071236.article -- Legal & General is to oversee its entire contract-based book of corporate pension business with a new investment governance committee that will mirror the governance offered through its mastertrust. Wed, 15 May 2013 17:25 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/wide-ranging-labour-critique-of-workplace-pensions-targets-contract-transparency-and-regulators/1071229.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/wide-ranging-labour-critique-of-workplace-pensions-targets-contract-transparency-and-regulators/1071229.article -- Labour has called for total charge transparency, a single regulator, greater obligations on those running contract-based schemes and sealed bids for annuity business in a wide-ranging critique of the workplace pensions market. Wed, 15 May 2013 16:35 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-could-survive-in-parallel-schemes/1071171.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-could-survive-in-parallel-schemes/1071171.article Consultancy charging could survive the auto-enrolment scheme ban on by setting up more generous parallel schemes says Thomsons Online Benefits chief executive Michael Whitfield. Tue, 14 May 2013 22:12 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/existing-consultancy-charging-schemes-may-need-to-be-unpicked/1070969.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/existing-consultancy-charging-schemes-may-need-to-be-unpicked/1070969.article Schemes already set up on a consultancy charging basis may need to be unraveled even though the Government has said its ban on the structure will not be retrospective, experts have warned. Fri, 10 May 2013 12:49 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-banned-from-today-as-defaults-face-charge-cap/1070958.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-banned-from-today-as-defaults-face-charge-cap/1070958.article Consultancy charging has been banned for auto-enrolment schemes and default fund charges could be capped under a consultation to be published this autumn. Fri, 10 May 2013 11:23 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/pension-sales-up-but-earnings-down-at-aegon/1070811.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/pension-sales-up-but-earnings-down-at-aegon/1070811.article Aegon saw new pension sales increase 44 per cent in Q1 of 2013 compared to the same period a year earlier, although its underlying pensions earnings were hit by adverse persistency, falling from £11m to £5m. Wed, 8 May 2013 12:14 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/simplyhealth-confirms-romana-abdin-as-new-ceo/1070802.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/simplyhealth-confirms-romana-abdin-as-new-ceo/1070802.article Healthcare provider Simplyhealth has today announced that Romana Abdin will become the company’s new chief executive with effect from 1 July. Wed, 8 May 2013 10:47 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/awd-chase-de-vere-re-named-as-chase-de-vere/1070737.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/awd-chase-de-vere-re-named-as-chase-de-vere/1070737.article -- AWD Chase de Vere has been re-named as Chase de Vere as part of a wider re-branding of the firm. Tue, 7 May 2013 12:04 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/what-do-you-think-of-corporate-platforms/1070649.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/what-do-you-think-of-corporate-platforms/1070649.article Corporate Adviser is working with The Platforum to find out just what advisers think of corporate platforms. Fri, 3 May 2013 13:39 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/pensions-policy-institute-names-chris-curry-as-new-director/1070615.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/pensions-policy-institute-names-chris-curry-as-new-director/1070615.article Chris Curry has been appointed as the new director of the Pensions Policy Institute, succeeding Niki Cleal when she steps-down in June 2013. Fri, 3 May 2013 10:31 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/govt-to-accelerate-plans-for-rbs-and-lloyds-sell-off/1070530.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/politics/govt-to-accelerate-plans-for-rbs-and-lloyds-sell-off/1070530.article Those close to the chancellor are accelerating efforts to prepare for a reprivatisation of taxpayer-funded RBS and Lloyds. Thu, 2 May 2013 10:49 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/simplyhealth-launches-flexible-pmi-proposition-for-smes/1070512.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/simplyhealth-launches-flexible-pmi-proposition-for-smes/1070512.article -- Simplyhealth has launched a new flexible private medical insurance proposition for small to medium sized businesses that replaces its existing private medical insurance schemes, Preferential, Accessible and Sante. Wed, 1 May 2013 18:01 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/zurich-launches-risk-managed-default-solution/1070510.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/zurich-launches-risk-managed-default-solution/1070510.article Zurich Corporate Savings has today launched an auto-enrolment default fund solution in conjunction with Schroders and Threadneedle. The Zurich Dynamic Lifestyle Portfolio will be available to new and existing members of Zurich’s workplace pension schemes. Wed, 1 May 2013 17:56 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/group-business/citizens-advice-urges-banks-to-offer-payday-loan-alternatives/1070333.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/group-business/citizens-advice-urges-banks-to-offer-payday-loan-alternatives/1070333.article The charity says more can be done to address the growing prominance of payday lenders. Wed, 1 May 2013 16:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/nest-unveils-new-online-ae-offering/1070400.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/nest-unveils-new-online-ae-offering/1070400.article Nest is launching a new online auto-enrolment offering for employers and advisers that helps address the challenges its research of those organisations who have already staged found most complex. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 13:16 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/business-protection-gap-widens-to-13-trillion-says-lg/1070356.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/business-protection-gap-widens-to-13-trillion-says-lg/1070356.article UK businesses currently have a £1.35 trillion shortfall in business protection, with their level of underinsurance rising 18 per cent in four years, according to L&G research. Tue, 30 Apr 2013 08:53 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/group-business/santander-chief-executive-resigns/1070341.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/group-business/santander-chief-executive-resigns/1070341.article Alfredo Sáenz has resigned as Santander vice-chairman and chief executive. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 16:00 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/simplyhealth-ceo-des-benjamin-to-step-down/1070339.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/simplyhealth-ceo-des-benjamin-to-step-down/1070339.article Simplyhealth chief executive Des Benjamin has today announced he is to retire from the organisation after 13 years of leading the company. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:10 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/make-lpi-optional-says-aca/1070199.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/make-lpi-optional-says-aca/1070199.article Limited Price Indexation (LPI) of DB pensions in payment should be made optional from 2016 onwards to offset the pain of the removal of contracted out rebates says the Association of Consulting Actuaries. Fri, 26 Apr 2013 10:15 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/mps-blast-consultancy-charging-and-amds/1070093.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/mps-blast-consultancy-charging-and-amds/1070093.article The Work and Pensions Select Committee has published a stinging assessment of workplace pensions, calling for the abolition of consultancy charging and active member discounts and the creation of a single regulator. Thu, 25 Apr 2013 09:27 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/critics-line-up-to-attack-government-small-pots-plan/1070064.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/critics-line-up-to-attack-government-small-pots-plan/1070064.article The DWP’s proposals for an automatic transfer system for small pension pots has been met by widespread criticism from a wide range of stakeholders. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 14:07 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/group-risk-market-bounces-back-with-10-per-cent-increase/1070058.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/group-risk-market-bounces-back-with-10-per-cent-increase/1070058.article The UK group risk market showed very strong growth in 2012 with a 9.7 per cent increase in in-force premiums in, driven by some hardening of rates as well as increases in number of lives and schemes, according to Swiss Re’s Group Watch 2013 report. Wed, 24 Apr 2013 12:53 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-dead-in-the-water-because-of-employee-opt-out-rule-reid/1069979.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/consultancy-charging-dead-in-the-water-because-of-employee-opt-out-rule-reid/1069979.article -- Consultancy charging is fundamentally flawed because employees can and will opt out of it, leaving employers with groups of advised and non-advised employees within their schemes, it is claimed. Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:47 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/lebc-launches-cloud-based-auto-enrolment-tool-with-aviva/1069903.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/lebc-launches-cloud-based-auto-enrolment-tool-with-aviva/1069903.article -- LEBC Group has partnered with Aviva to create its online aeComply automatic enrolment tool. Mon, 22 Apr 2013 15:19 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/global-partnership-for-vielife-and-jlt-employee-benefits-unveiled/1069835.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/global-partnership-for-vielife-and-jlt-employee-benefits-unveiled/1069835.article -- Vielife and JLT Employee Benefits have agreed a global partnership for the delivery of online health and wellbeing solutions. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:09 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/budgie-in-the-nest/1069832.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/budgie-in-the-nest/1069832.article -- Paul Budgen has left HSBC’s DC pensions team to join Nest where he has taken the role of central account manager. Fri, 19 Apr 2013 16:58 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/vanguard-latest-to-join-unbundled-source-pensions-platform/1069621.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/vanguard-latest-to-join-unbundled-source-pensions-platform/1069621.article Unbundled occupational pension platform Source Pensions is now offering tracker funds from low-cost US player Vanguard. Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:39 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/standard-life-increases-enrolment-capacity-fifteen-fold/1069577.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/standard-life-increases-enrolment-capacity-fifteen-fold/1069577.article -- Standard Life has increased its capacity to enrol new members into pension schemes from 4,000 to 60,000 a day in anticipation of a surge in business resulting from auto-enrolment. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 15:16 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/db-schemes-to-offload-even-more-equities/1069572.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/db-schemes-to-offload-even-more-equities/1069572.article -- Over one third of UK pension schemes plan to reduce further their exposure to domestic equities in 2013 with the same proportion planning to increase diversification into alternative assets over the year, according to Aon Hewitt’s Global Pension Risk Survey 2013. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 14:30 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/gamification-leads-tech-health-engagement-surge/1069566.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/gamification-leads-tech-health-engagement-surge/1069566.article Gamification, mobile apps and social media are being embraced as health engagement tools to change employee behaviour by a growing number of employers, according to research by Buck Consultants. Tue, 16 Apr 2013 13:29 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/phil-true-to-lead-aon-hewitts-uk-based-equity-manager-research-team/1069488.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/phil-true-to-lead-aon-hewitts-uk-based-equity-manager-research-team/1069488.article Phil True has been appointed head of the UK based equity manager research team of Aon Hewitt’s investment consulting practice. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 12:56 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/ban-consultancy-charging-for-ae-says-awd-chase-de-vere-and-which/1069312.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/ban-consultancy-charging-for-ae-says-awd-chase-de-vere-and-which/1069312.article – -- Consultancy charging should be banned for auto enrolment workplace pensions says AWD Chase de Vere. The call comes as Which? has revealed it is writing to pensions minister Steve Webb calling for an outright ban on the practice. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:39 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/aegon-teams-up-with-blackrock-for-auto-enrolment-investment-range/1069071.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/aegon-teams-up-with-blackrock-for-auto-enrolment-investment-range/1069071.article Mon, 8 Apr 2013 10:54 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/bhsfs-3000-corporate-cashplan-clients-offered-torquil-clark-auto-enrolment-solution/1068638.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/channels/corporate-adviser/news/bhsfs-3000-corporate-cashplan-clients-offered-torquil-clark-auto-enrolment-solution/1068638.article Thu, 28 Mar 2013 10:31 GMT http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/group-business/auto-enrolment-capacity-issues-could-lead-to-new-business-suspensions/1068509.article http://www.moneymarketing.co.uk/group-business/auto-enrolment-capacity-issues-could-lead-to-new-business-suspensions/1068509.article Capacity issues could lead to providers temporarily closing to new business. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 09:30 GMT