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Why only a small proportion of advisers feel confident in strategy

Recent industry research suggests that only around 2% of financial advisers feel fully confident that their retirement income strategy requires no change, following the Financial Conduct Authority’s thematic review of retirement income advice. This finding reflects a broader sense that retirement planning frameworks are under review across the profession. The FCA’s review highlighted the complexity...
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Adviser workload growth: managing capacity in a changing environment

Across the UK advice market, regulatory change and rising client expectations are placing increasing pressure on adviser capacity. Consumer Duty, enhanced reporting requirements and higher evidential standards are reshaping how advisers allocate time, resources and operational effort. Research suggests that over three-quarters of advice firms have experienced rising costs as they adapt to Consumer Duty,...
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Pensioners paying tax could reach 10 million by 2030

Recent analysis suggests the number of UK pensioners paying income tax could approach 10 million by 2030, reflecting structural changes in taxation, pension income and demographics. This trend is a combination of frozen tax thresholds, rising state pension withdrawals, and higher private pension incomes, illustrating how retirement finances are evolving rather than signalling financial hardship....
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The rise and fall of ESG: what it means for long-term retirement planning

Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing has been one of the most discussed themes in financial services over the past decade, and its evolution matters for advisers focused on long-term retirement outcomes. What began as a niche approach has grown rapidly into a significant component of the global investment landscape. According to reports, ESG-focused institutional...
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How Inheritance Tax could impact your pension

The UK’s Self-Invested Personal Pension (SIPP) sector is facing a significant shift. Proposed changes to inheritance tax (IHT) rules could see unused pension funds included in estates from April 2027—potentially subjecting them to IHT for the first time. While these changes are not yet law, the implications are serious enough that advisers and pension scheme...
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Talk Money Week: Inspiring action

For the pensions sector, Talk Money Week is an invaluable moment to listen, learn, and lead. The campaign’s annual themes, the data it generates, and the behavioural insights it brings all help shape how providers engage members and support financial confidence for the long term. Every year, Talk Money Week adopts a central theme such...
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Talk Money Week: Opening the conversation

Each November, Talk Money Week brings into focus the importance of open conversations about money. In 2025, the campaign runs from 3–7 November, under the theme “Start the conversation”, encouraging organisations and individuals across the UK to break down the barriers that often make money a taboo subject. At its core, Talk Money Week is...
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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...
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