Cost is usually the first question employers ask when considering whether to bring in outside support for a pension scheme. It is a fair question, since professional pension trustee services are not free, and every business has to weigh up where its budget is best...
A workplace pension scheme is not something an employer sets up once and forgets about. It needs attention at every stage, from the moment trustees are first appointed through to ongoing valuations, investment reviews and reporting to The Pensions Regulator. Pension...
Many employers only think seriously about their pension scheme when a valuation is overdue, a member raises a query nobody can answer, or The Pensions Regulator asks a question that internal staff cannot resolve confidently. At that point, the value of proper pension...
Running a workplace pension scheme comes with legal duties that many employers underestimate until a problem arises. Trustees are responsible for looking after scheme assets, protecting members’ interests and making sure the scheme is run in line with its rules...
Estate planning is not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority The UK pensions landscape is changing rapidly, with new trustee responsibilities, increased scheme transparency requirements, and major inheritance tax reforms affecting savers and their families. One...
Pension Trustees are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Pension Schemes Act 2026 introduces major reforms designed to make workplace pensions simpler, fairer, and more rewarding for UK savers. These changes affect how pension schemes are managed,...
Financial Conduct Authority donot regulate Estate planning. A retirement forecast published in 2026 found that millions of UK adults are at risk of pension poverty due to insufficient retirement savings. Experts are encouraging people to start planning earlier, as...
Pension Trustees are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The Pension Schemes Act 2026 introduces important new responsibilities for trustees of defined contribution pension schemes. Trustees must now design, offer, and regularly review default retirement...
Pension Trustees are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Pensions can feel complicated. Between different types of schemes, varying contribution levels, investment choices, and retirement income options, it is easy to feel uncertain about whether you are...
Pension Trustees are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Running a pension scheme is not a simple administrative task. It carries significant legal responsibilities, requires specialist knowledge across multiple disciplines, and demands a standard of...
