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WBR acquires Standard Life’s £403m SSAS book
SSAS administrator and tax adviser WBR Group has acquired the small self-administered pension scheme (SSAS) book of Standard Life for an undisclosed sum.
Aggregate DB surplus rises to £239bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes climbed to £239bn at the end of January, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Aggregate DB surplus falls to £226bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes dipped to £226.2bn at the end of December, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Annuity rates up 2.5% since January
Average annuity rates for a healthy 65-year-old have increased by around 2.5% since January, according to the latest Standard Life Annuity Rate Tracker.
Aggregate DB surplus rises to £476bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes increased to £476bn at the end of September, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Fifth of people have lost pension pots
A fifth of people (19%) with multiple pensions think they’ve lost track of at least one of their retirement savings pots, according to new research from Standard Life.
Aggregate DB surplus hits £476bn, says PPF
The aggregate surplus of DB pension schemes increased to £475.5bn at the end of July, according to the latest Pension Protection Fund (PPF) 7800 Index.
Pensions shake-up: Experts expect pension boost
A simple 'red, amber, green' traffic light system for pension scheme value could bring better clarity to workplace pensions and boost savings but may harm innovation, pensions experts say.
Pension experts criticise Tory 'Triple Lock Plus' plan
Pension experts have criticised the Conservatives' pledge to raise the tax-free pension allowance via a ‘Triple Lock Plus’ if they win the general election.
More than 4 in 10 retirees regret failing to take advice
More than four in ten retirees (42%) surveyed by Standard Life said they regretted failing to seek financial advice.