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Pensions business boosts L&G profit
Legal & General said its operating profit for the first half of the year was £941m, boosted by its bulk annuity business.
Wage growth could drive higher state pension increase
The annual growth in average pay including bonuses hit 8.2% in June, according to figures published this morning by the Office for National Statistics.
Over-55s plan to spend third of TFC quickly
Most over-55s expect to have spent - or expect to spend - a third of their pensions tax-free lump sum within the first six months of taking it, according to a new study.
Over 50s unimpressed by rising annuity rates
Despite the significant improvement in annuity rates over the past 18 months, only 14% of 50+ year olds who are at least fairly familiar with annuities consider them to currently offer a good rate.
Firms urged to act on pension dashboard delay
Pension dashboard services firms have been urged to maximise the opportunities offered by the extended pensions dashboard deadline.
Government to widen access to auto-enrolment
The Government has confirmed that it intends to move forward with major reforms to automatic enrolment pensions.
STM backs £41m takeover bid for firm
SIPP and pensions provider STM Group has agreed in principle to a £41m takeover bid from Guernsey-based investment vehicle PSF Capital GP II Limited, better known as Pension SuperFund Capital.
Chancellor to promise 'evolutionary' pension reforms
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt will today promise “evolutionary not revolutionary” pension reforms to unlock capital for high-growth businesses and boost outcomes for pension savers.
Investors turning to green pensions, says report
The number of pension savers who have changed how their workplace pension is invested has almost doubled in 18 months, with more investing responsibly, according to new research published today.
Annuity break-even point falls by 5 years
The break-even point for retirees to get their money back from an annuity investment has fallen by five years as rates rise, according to Canada Life.