Muna Abdi

London

Reporter at Corporate Adviser

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Articles

Aon Master Trust connects to pensions dashboard

1 week ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

The Aon MasterTrust has connected with the pensions dashboard, confirming successful connection to the PDP dashboard ahead of the target date of 30 April 2025. Aon partner and EMEA DC solutions leader Tony Pugh says: “It’s excellent news that The Aon MasterTrust, with over 185,000 members, is now connected to the Pensions Dashboard.
Aviva appoints Noon as Master Trust chair

1 week ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

Aviva has appointed Chris Noon as chair of its Master Trust, a position he will start on 12 May 2025. Noon, who was previously the chair of the board of Hymans Robertson, has over 30 years’ experience working across the UK pensions market with employers and directly with master trusts. He replaces Elizabeth Renshaw-Ames, who has been chair of the Aviva Master Trust since 2020.
BoE cuts interest rates to 4.25pc

1 week ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

The Bank of England (BoE) has reduced interest rates by 0.25 percentage points to 4.25 per cent. Experts suggest this could mark the beginning of a broader easing cycle, with rates potentially falling to 3.5 per cent by year-end. However, this depends on global trade developments and domestic inflationary pressures, including the recent employer National Insurance increase. But pension scheme investors are expected to welcome the rate cut.
Barnett Waddingham connects first client to dashboard

1 week ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

Barnett Waddingham has connected its first client to the pensions dashboards ecosystem using its chosen provider, Equisoft. The firm said the connection was made in line with the official timetable and that nearly 200 more clients are due to connect before the 31 October 2026 deadline. Barnett Waddingham pension administration principal Heather Peters says: “We’re delighted to have made this critical first connection to the Pensions Dashboards ecosystem.
DC savers see improved retirement outcomes over last six years

1 week ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

Defined contribution (DC) pension savers have seen their retirement prospects improve over the past six years, according to the Aon UK DC Tracker, which rose by 12.6 points from 2019 to the end of 2024. Strong investment returns and a higher state pension boosted savers’ expected incomes, proving that DC pensions can perform well even amid challenges like the pandemic, inflation, and global uncertainty.
Aviva supported 86 per cent employees return to work in 2024

1 week ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

Aviva provided vocational and clinical rehabilitation to over 2,600 employees from 292 employers last year through its Group Income Protection scheme, with 86 per cent of those supported returning to or remaining in work. Mental health was the most common reason for referral, accounting for 47 per cent of cases. Among those who received counselling, CBT, or psychotherapy, 96 per cent returned to work within the deferred period.
Railpen appoints life sciences and innovation consultant

3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

Railpen has appointed Emma Goodford as a consultant to drive leasing across its life sciences and innovation portfolio in the Oxford-Cambridge corridor. The appointment comes as Railpen accelerates the development of a significant innovation cluster comprising 11 commercial assets across the region, totalling 1.9 million sq ft.
Govt launches Menopause Advisory Group to support women in work

3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

The government has launched the first independent Menopause Advisory Group to help employers better support women experiencing menopause and reduce the number leaving the workforce. The group includes leaders from business, healthcare, and law and is chaired by Menopause Employment Ambassador Mariella Frostrup. It will advise on practical workplace changes to retain experienced women and improve support.
Current market volatility won't change long-term focus: Schroders interview

3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

Schroders remains committed to its long-term investment strategy as its Long-Term Asset Fund (LTAF) hits its two-year mark. The firm is focusing on three key areas: sustainability, emerging markets, and the growing impact of AI on investment decisions. But with the global economy leading to some investor doubt, is Schroders’ strategy the right choice?
Pensions industry urged to address social mobility gaps: research

3 weeks ago | corporate-adviser.com | Muna Abdi

The pensions industry is falling short in supporting social mobility, with individuals from working-class backgrounds facing significant barriers to career advancement, according to new research from NextGen Pensions. The report titled ‘Supporting Socioeconomic Diversity in the Pensions Industry’ highlights how education, family background, and geography shape career opportunities.