What’s in your workplace pension default fund?
Default pension funds appeal to those who want a ‘hands off’ approach to their investing. But what are fund managers investing in? Look under the hood of your investments.
Corporate
Ill health forces 1 in 8 to retire early
One in eight people are being forced out of the labour market due to ill health before state pension age, according to new research published by the Trades Union Congress (TUC). The TUC has warned hundreds of thousands of older workers are being “consigned to poverty” due to ill health. The report, ‘Extending working lives: [...]
Company in COVID-19
How Wren Sterling’s Corporate advisers supported their clients affected by Covid-19, lockdown and challenging trading conditions
Failure to protect can lead to shareholder disharmony
Shareholder protection doesn’t appear in many hit TV shows or movies. It’s fair to say it’s not as exciting as fast cars or crime. However, the creators of the hit HBO show, Succession, have found a way to make this insurance product front and centre alongside succession planning, another core financial planning area of expertise. [...]
Coronavirus scams: top tips
Scammers take advantage of uncertainty and change. Reports of scams have been on the rise during the Covid pandemic. Advice from the FCA and NCSC
3 ways to look after staff wellbeing during coronavirus
How can you help your employees stay safe, motivated, and well during the Coronavirus crisis? Here’s three tips for business owners.
If you’re self-employed, is your State Pension at risk?
Self-employed workers tend to have lower levels of pension savings, and a greater reliance on the State Pension. Changes to thresholds may mean that some are at risk of losing their state pension.
Who uses discount shopping anyway?
Discount shopping portals are an easy way to help your employees make their money go further, and demonstrates employers investment in their people. How much could you save through employee benefits?
Teacher pension contributions have gone up but how will independent schools cope?
Planned changes to employer pension scheme contributions could hit Independent schools using the Teacher’s Pension Scheme. What are options for independent schools?
How online portals are driving up engagement in employee benefits
Recent research found that employee engagement and productivity is HR leader’s primary concerns. Could an online benefits portal be the answer?