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Consumer duty

Consumer Duty ‘will boost consumer retail investment’

Nearly half of advisers believe SIPPs and pensions will benefit from Consumer Duty and advisers are cutting back on recommending high risk investments. Our latest research* shows advisers are confident the implementation of new Consumer Duty rules will deliver on their key aim of boosting consumer retail investment with SIPPs - one of the key...
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Technology and pensions

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...
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Mental health awareness week

We Expand Wellbeing Support As Part of Mental Health Awareness Week

Here at iPensions Group, we are further strengthening our support for mental health and wellbeing across the company as we continue to expand the business. This week we are backing Mental Health Awareness Week, run by the Mental Health Foundation, with a series of events, workshops and sessions from May 15th 2023. Support during Mental Health...
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Pensions uncertainty puts the onus on leadership for 2023

By Group CEO Sandra Robertson, iPensions Group The UK economic outlook might be all about uncertainty in the year ahead, but the UK pensions industry can be certain that it has to adapt to a new round of regulation and technological advance while delivering in the face of ongoing challenges. Inflation is on its way...
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employee wellbeing

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...
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Forthplus SIPP

Integrating £500 million AUA following acquisition

We are delighted to announce that we have recently completed the seamless migration of Forthplus SIPP customers ahead of schedule, integrating £500 million assets under administration. We acquired the business assets of Edinburgh-based Forthplus Pensions, which was in administration, at the end of last year and initially expected to take at least six months to...
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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...
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iPensions Group acquires Forthplus SIPP

We are delighted to announce the acquisition of the Forthplus Pensions book of business providing certainty to its 2,500-plus members. The acquisition of the Edinburgh-based SIPP provider and administrator enables customers who include UK expats to transfer to a company with over two decades of experience in UK and international pensions and a commitment to...
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