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XPS Group has connected over 600,000 pension scheme members and more than 20 schemes to Pensions Dashboards ahead of deadline. XPS is among the first large administrators to reach this level of dashboard connectivity, marking a key step for industry readiness. Read more: https://lnkd.in/e5MnN_x4 #PensionSchemes #PensionsDashboards #PensionsAdministration | David Watkins

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Aldermore Bank has unveiled its new Platinum Broker status for asset finance partners, an initiative designed to recognise and reward the highest-performing brokers across its Business Finance network. Find out more at: https://lnkd.in/epMt9T-n #Aldermore #AssetFinance #Brokers #PlatinumBrokerStatus #BusinessFinanceNetwork #Partnership

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Mid-sized DB and DC schemes are officially in scope for Pensions Dashboards staging. Having successfully connected 30 schemes, Harvi Rana, Pensions Dashboards Lead at Isio, highlights that to have a successful connection, schemes should begin work on data quality, matching criteria, and calculations well ahead of their upcoming deadlines. Dashboards are more than a compliance task - they’re an opportunity to strengthen operations and deliver better outcomes for members. With 2026 set to be the busiest year for Dashboards connections, now’s the time to act. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/e89VczBP #Pensions #DefinedBenefit #PensionsDashboards

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It’s Pension Awareness Week followed by UK Savings Week. We’ve partnered with the Pensions Management Institute (PMI) on the Lifetime Savings Initiative to explore the links between pensions and savings. We believe it’s time for a rethink. Our report urges the creation of a national short-term savings plan and a national lifetime savings plan to integrate retirement and non-retirement savings, with early access for first-time homebuyers. Let's change the way we think about saving in the UK. Hear more from James Barham, Executive Chairman at Schroders Solutions. #PensionAwarenessWeek #UKSavingsWeek #LifetimeSavings #FinancialPlanning #WealthManagement

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We recently sponsored the Social Market Foundation (SMF) Pensions Conference, where our panel explored how regular pension check-ups can support people with their savings journey throughout their lives. Our discussion, chaired by Jamie Gollings from SMF, brought together industry voices including Matthew McNally, Head of Strategy and Change from our Life Investment Office, alongside Joe Dabrowski from Pensions UK, Jackie Spencer from Money and Pensions Service and Gideon Salutin from the SMF. Together, they discussed how simple, personalised support at key life moments, such as starting a new job, buying a home, or planning for retirement, can make a real difference. Our research – conducted as part of our Reframing Retirement campaign – shows just 18% of women and 29% of men feel confident about their retirement finances, highlighting the urgent need for action. The Conference ended with Torsten Bell, Minister for Pensions, and SMF’s Theo Bertram laying out the challenge, including low savings rates – especially among the self-employed – and the need to achieve greater scale in the defined contribution space to enhance investment in the UK and boost returns for savers. By challenging outdated perceptions of retirement and introducing regular pension check-ups we believe we can encourage more people to feel confident about their pension choices and financial futures. Read more about the event and our research in the blog in the comments. #ReframingRetirement

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Testing for the MoneyHelper Pensions Dashboard is now live, marking a major milestone for the Pensions Dashboards Programme. As momentum builds, our latest article looks at why this stage matters for schemes, what it tells us about the journey ahead, and why strong data readiness remains the foundation of dashboards success. Read the full update here: https://lnkd.in/esEtZKVJ

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ESG assurance in the UK is evolving fast. Our latest ESG Assurance Maturity Index reveals how UK companies are navigating regulatory pressure, data challenges and stakeholder expectations and where the leaders are setting themselves apart. From 85% of the FTSE 100 now obtaining third-party assurance to growing investment in digital tools and data governance, the findings show why ESG assurance is no longer just about compliance but it’s about building trust and long-term value. Read the full UK report here: http://spkl.io/6045APZhh #ESG #CSRD

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We're at the Pensions UK Annual Conference this week! Tomorrow, Claire Altman explores defined benefit pension strategy, while Helen Dean CBE discusses the pensions shortfall and the big shifts shaping the industry. On Wednesday, Bec Wilson, author of 'How to Have an Epic Retirement', shares how we can better connect with the next generation of retirees - following her recent chat with Gail Izat. #PensionsUKAC25

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