Technology

Pension Attention 2025: Strengthening awareness around retirement saving

What Is the Pension Attention 2025 Campaign? The Pension Attention campaign—launched this year under the theme “Strengthen Your Pension”—is an industry-wide initiative led by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and Pensions UK. Running from 5 September to 27 October 2025, the campaign uses a fitness-inspired approach to make pensions more relatable. Television presenter Ross...

The gender pensions gap

The gender pensions gap is one of the most persistent inequalities in the UK financial landscape—and it’s not closing fast enough. While we’ve seen progress in areas like auto-enrolment and workplace pensions, recent data paints a troubling picture: women not only retire with significantly less pension wealth than men, but also feel far less confident...

Engaging the next gen – How advisers can connect with younger savers

Millennials and Gen Z are often called the "missing link" in pensions engagement. Many advisers find these demographics hard to reach—focused more on today than retirement decades away. However, the numbers tell a more hopeful story. A recent study shows that 33% of Gen Z investors start investing before adulthood, and 64% review their portfolios...

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AI for pensions: Transformative potential, responsible use

The pensions industry stands on the brink of a technological transformation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is beginning to reshape how schemes operate, engage members, and manage investments. At iPensions Group, we believe that while AI offers exciting opportunities, its adoption must be handled with care, responsibility, and a commitment to safeguarding members' futures. Unlocking the Benefits...

We’re integrated with the Origo Dashboard Connector

We are delighted to announce the successful integration with the Origo Dashboard Connector (ODC) as part of the UK Pensions Dashboard Programme (PDP). Completed ahead of schedule, the integration reinforces our compliance and technological readiness, strengthening our position as a digital-first leader in the pensions industry. Connecting our pension schemes to the Pensions Dashboard was...

iPensions Group acquires specialist SIPP and SSAS business

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of the legacy specialist SIPP and SSAS Business from Morningstar Wealth Retirement Services. A specialist pension provider and administrator, iPensions Group, have acquired a portfolio of SIPP and SSAS business from Morningstar Wealth Retirement Services Ltd, acquiring the associated trust company and taking over as the operator and...

Technology spending drives consumer duty investment

Our latest research* shows that spending on new technology is the biggest driver of increased investment by adviser firms ahead of the implementation of Consumer Duty rules, which will come into effect from 31st July 2023. The study found that more than three out of four (76%) of firms have seen their costs rise as...

Investing in our people with wellbeing support

Our success depends on our people which is why we support, develop and recruit the best. As we continue to expand our business, we have also been investing in our teams by providing a range of support and guidance on wellbeing and nutrition. Working with specialist consultants BetterBe to help optimise our investment in employee...

Consolidation and technology will drive SIPP market expansion

Around one in three advisers say SIPP consolidation is increasing. Our recent research shows that advisers believe pension consolidation and technology investment by providers will drive continuing expansion of the SIPP market. Nearly two out of three (63%) of advisers identified consolidation and investment in enhanced administration technology as the main drivers of growth in...

We won Best Financial Services IT Project Award

UK IT Industry Awards recognise ‘transformational’ platform for advisers and clients We’re thrilled to announce that we won the Best Financial Services IT Project of the Year Award for the launch of our transformational administration hub and adviser portal at the UK IT Industry Awards. It was ranked as the most outstanding financial services business...