IFA Magazine

Launched in 2010, IFA Magazine is a proud member of Clifton Media Lab, an independent publishing firm located in the Clifton neighborhood of Bristol. The dedicated editorial team at IFA Magazine focuses on providing content that is both interesting and thought-provoking. Their goal is to encourage readers to reflect on their practices in financial planning and investment management. This mission is carried out through a blend of print and digital formats, aiming to inspire a higher standard of excellence in the industry.

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Healthy life expentancy gap drives need for later life finance options

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

The growing gap between healthy life expectancy and life expectancy highlights the need for increased later life finance options, Key Later Life Finance, the UK’s leading equity release adviser, says. Analysis of data from the International Longevity Centre (ILC) shows the gap between healthy life expectancy and life expectancy has extended to 11.7 years potentially increasing costs for people in later life.
Royal London announces largest external BPA transaction to date with the Grant Thornton Pensions Fund

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

Royal London, the UK’s largest mutual life, pensions and investment provider, has secured its largest external Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) transaction to date with a £275 million buy-in completed with the Grant Thornton Pensions Fund. Royal London was one of nine insurers that submitted proposals for the buy-in, demonstrating a thriving industry with plenty of choice for pension scheme trustees and sponsors.
Study reveals insurers are planning to increase their investment risk profiles

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

A new global study among insurance investment managers shows they expect the risk profiles of their investment portfolios to increase over the next 12 months, despite being relatively cautious over the past year. The majority (83%) of insurers and insurance asset managers believe risk profiles will increase in the year ahead, with 20% expecting a dramatic increase.
Aegon enhances adviser experience with new features to help avoid ‘foreseeable harm’

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

Aegon, one of the UK’s largest pension and investment providers, is pleased to announce the enhancement of its service offerings through the introduction of cash ringfencing during the switch journey. This new feature is available via the Aegon Retirement Choices (ARC) and One Retirement platforms. Designed to simplify and optimise the process of withdrawing funds, this advancement ensures greater ease and consistency in transactions for both advisers and their clients.
Expectations of trustees grow as the pension landscape transforms - TPR

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

A new strategy to drive up standards of trusteeship will be launched by TPR. In a keynote speech, Chief Executive Nausicaa Delfas said the strategy would bring trusteeship into line with other professions and corporate governance standards. She told delegates at the PMI annual conference that trustees need to ensure they are ready for the ‘transformational impact’ of the Pension Schemes Bill, stating: “Trustees lie at the heart of the pensions system.
Pension pot needed for a ‘comfortable’ retirement falls to £682,000

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

New calculations from Quilter, the wealth manager and financial adviser, reveal that a single person now needs a pension pot of £682,000 to enjoy a comfortable retirement lifestyle – a decrease from last year’s figure, primarily due to more favourable annuity rates.
Mortgage market unpacked: Twenty7tec’s May 2025 analysis

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

Mortgage market activity continued its steady rise in May, according to the latest figures from adviser tech provider Twenty7tec. Total search volumes rose strongly month on month, and product availability reached a new record high of more than 25,000 live options on the platform.
Government promises sweeping changes for pension scheme savers under the Pension Schemes Bill

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

The government today published the Pension Schemes Bill, setting out a raft of legislative changes it believes will bring about pension reform, the bill sets out the framework to consolidate pension schemes to create ‘megafunds’ of at least £25 billion to drive economies of scale and more pension scheme investment in UK plc, as set out under the government’s recent Pension Investment Review.
Fidelity International: Pension Schemes Bill will define government's legacy for pension members

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

James Carter, Head of Platform Policy, Fidelity International, comments: “This Pension Schemes Bill will define what the Government achieves for pension scheme members in this parliament. It represents an important step forward for a wide-ranging package of pension policies, but for many of them much work is still ahead to bring them to reality.”Directing investment allocationsDirecting investment allocations risks not maintaining a primary focus on pension members’ outcomes.
Industry professionals share insight on the Pensions Scheme Bill

2 days ago | ifamagazine.com | Meg Bratley

With the recent publication of the long-anticipated Pension Scheme Bill, a significant milestone has been reached in the ongoing evolution of the UK’s retirement landscape. This legislative development has sparked widespread discussion among industry professionals, policymakers, and financial experts, many of whom are optimistic about the bill’s potential to modernise the pension system and enhance retirement outcomes for future generations.