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The Actuary February 2015

Issue date: February 2015

In this issue...

Next UK government urged to adopt five pension measures

The next government has been urged to adopt a five-point plan to combat current issues with pensions.
Friday 27th February 2015
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Record 59% of UK employees have pensions

The proportion of employees with workplace pensions in 2014 was 59%, according to research.
Friday 27th February 2015
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European hotel investment transactions increase to €14.4 billion

The value of European hotel investment transactions in 2014 was €14.4bn (£10.4bn) – an increase of 86% from 2013.
Thursday 26th February 2015
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Nine in 10 people consider investing in alternative products

An “overwhelming majority” of people have expressed an interest in investing in alternative products to boost their retirement income, a study shows.
Thursday 26th February 2015
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Pension funds base investment decisions on past performance 'to shield themselves from blame'

Pension fund decision makers continue to make investment choices on the basis of past performance so they can “duck responsibility” in case they choose fund managers who perform badly, according to a study.
Wednesday 25th February 2015
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Consumers need more help from pensions industry to make better decisions, says ABI

The pensions industry must help consumers to make better decisions about retirement before pension reforms come into force in April.
Wednesday 25th February 2015
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New pensions commission 'urgently needed' to tackle pension uncertainty

A new pensions commission needs to be established to tackle insufficient retirement income.
Tuesday 24th February 2015
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More than a third of IFAs favour multi-asset products

More then a third of independent financial advisers (IFAs) are encouraging their clients to invest in multi-asset products, according to research.
Tuesday 24th February 2015
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Average annual cost of living for a UK pensioner is £11,200

The average cost of living for a pensioner is £11,200 per year, research shows.
Monday 23rd February 2015
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People want guarantees but are turning away from annuities

Savers want income guarantees with their pensions but people are turning away from annuities because they “don’t appear attractive”, an event was told.
Monday 23rd February 2015
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