Martin Croucher

London

Insurance and Financial Services Journalist at Law360

Insurance/financial services journalist at Law360. Views are my own.

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Bigger Isn't Better In £25B Pensions Megafund Reform

1 week ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 29, 2025, 2:23 PM BST) -- The U.K. government unveiled on Thursday a sweeping reform program to drive the creation of new pension megafunds with the firepower to invest more in the U.K. economy — but experts warn this could stifle competition and "put a gun" to providers' heads.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too.
UK Eyes Cutting Pension Tax Breaks To Boost Revenue

1 week ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 28, 2025, 1:22 PM BST) -- The government could be considering the removal of tax breaks on workplace pensions salary-sacrifice plans, experts have warned, as part of an effort to increase revenue in the next budget.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
600 'Shadow Fleet' Tankers Carry Russian Oil, Allianz Warns

1 week ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 27, 2025, 3:39 PM BST) -- More than 600 tankers are now involved in carrying Russian oil in breach of international sanctions, an insurer warned Tuesday. ... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions.
Pension Admin Staff Threaten Strike Over Capita Takeover

2 weeks ago | law360.co.uk | Martin Croucher

ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Martin Croucher ( May 23, 2025, 4:14 PM BST) -- A union for public sector workers said Friday that it is balloting members for strike action after it claimed it was locked out of negotiations ahead of a takeover of the administration of civil service pensions by professional services company Capita....
Compensation Program Shaves £38M Off Finance Firms' Levy

2 weeks ago | law360.co.uk | Martin Croucher

ADVERTISEMENT Don't want ads? Subscribe or login now. By Martin Croucher ( May 23, 2025, 3:38 PM BST) -- The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has shaved £38 million ($51.3 million) off its levy on regulated firms, because it expects a fall in claims during the 2025/26 financial year....
Pension Admin Staff Threaten Strike Over Capita Takeover

2 weeks ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 23, 2025, 4:14 PM BST) -- A union for public sector workers said Friday that it is balloting members for strike action after it claimed it was locked out of negotiations ahead of a takeover of the administration of civil service pensions by professional services company Capita.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
Compensation Program Shaves £38M Off Finance Firms' Levy

2 weeks ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 23, 2025, 3:38 PM BST) -- The Financial Services Compensation Scheme has shaved £38 million ($51.3 million) off its levy on regulated firms, because it expects a fall in claims during the 2025/26 financial year.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
US Tariffs Drive Demand For Political Risk Insurance

2 weeks ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 22, 2025, 4:32 PM BST) -- The uncertainty around U.S. trade tariffs has increased demand among businesses for political risk insurance cover, a broker said Thursday.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence. Over 200 articles are published daily across more than 60 topics, industries, practice areas and jurisdictions.
UK Pensions Watchdog To Quiz Funds On Gov't Asset Plan

2 weeks ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 22, 2025, 2:57 PM BST) -- The retirement savings watchdog has said that it will quiz pension funds over which assets are likely to be attractive, as part of a government strategy to encourage more investment in the national economy.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.
UK Gov't Plans To Unlock £160B Pension Surpluses

2 weeks ago | law360.com | Martin Croucher

By Martin Croucher ( May 21, 2025, 5:25 PM BST) -- The government said Wednesday that forthcoming legislation will include a program to allow companies to tap into an estimated £160 billion ($215 billion) in surpluses in retirement savings plans.... Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 subscription puts you at the center of fast-moving legal issues, trends and developments so you can act with speed and confidence.