Insurers are engaged in an annuity-style policies land grab as they seek growth quickly
Reforms including those to pensions have driven a doubling of flows into the investment wrappers structured as life insurance policies
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Germany’s CDU chancellor is under pressure from young conservative MPs threatening to derail the bill
FTSE 100 group confirms it has held discussions with potential partners over pension-risk transfer unit fundraising
The chancellor must initiate lasting reforms to raise revenue and cut costs
Agreement comes as insurer seeks to ward off competition in lucrative transfer market for pension risk
Prolonged downturn in dealmaking has meant fewer opportunities and squeeze on pay
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Industry minister wants financial institutions to help cut country’s economic dependence on the US
Move comes ahead of summits that aim to strengthen relationships between institutional investors and policymakers
Deferring contributions until your salary is higher is a serious mis-step
A likely further tax raid in the Budget will only add to pension and mortgage woes
Chancellor’s initiative will try to make it more seamless for pension funds to back British infrastructure and growth projects
Border to Coast says group already close to its optimal size for benefiting from scale and buying power
It’s far from perfect, but the UK’s spending is broadly controlled and employment is high
Sébastien Lecornu hopes concession will suffice to secure left’s support
Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeking to reignite economy and address challenges of a shrinking workforce
The UK Pension Protection Fund’s chief talks Canada envy, risk, reform, and public sector consolidation
Defined benefit scheme consolidator would be first in the UK to share profits with members
Move follows pressure from UK regulator to shake up charging structure to ensure customers receive a fair deal
Fears over changes to tax rules on pensions and Isas mean Britons are hoarding yet more cash
Lord Vallance’s comments come as chancellor pushes UK pension funds to increase allocations to private markets
