Global Pensions Magazine

The industry is divided on whether the government’s proposals for consolidation of defined contribution (DC) schemes represents a positive step forward, according to a Professional Pensions poll.

The UK Pensions Awards 2025 – which celebrate excellence within the pensions industry – is now open for registrations.

LGPS Central launched a buy and maintain sterling investment grade credit fund with initial seed investment of £650m from the West Midlands Pension Fund (WMPF).

The industry has mostly welcomed the government’s proposals for Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) consolidation, a Professional Pensions survey has found.

With Cyber Security Awareness Month behind us, now’s the perfect time to reflect on the evolving landscape of cyber security, especially in relation to pension schemes.

The UK pensions system is facing a “critical” time as inequalities in societal factors are making it increasingly difficult for people from disadvantaged backgrounds to work a full career and save for retirement, research from the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has found.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) confirmed it is shifting to a “more prudential style of regulation” as the UK pensions market continues to evolve.

Benefex has acquired Vebnet from Standard Life for an undisclosed sum.

After years of volatility and cost, many closed corporate schemes are now well-funded and relatively stable. As a result, running on is becoming attractive – despite buyout being considered the best option for the last decade.

A report has warned of a “variable” impact of climate change on UK pensions, but said the UK may show greater resilience compared to other parts of the world.