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Many Britons in workplace pensions may be heading for financial catastrophe in retirement because they are relying on outdated forecasts, according to financial services provider PTL. It warns some people currently saving into defined contribution pensions could face a retirement filled with financial hardship, and in some cases poverty, because they are being given a wrong idea of what money they are likely to require for old age. There are an estimated 22.4 million people in defined contribut...

Last modified on Wed 12 May 2021 12.29 EDT Les Dennis, the comedian-turned-quiz show host-turned-actor-turned-stage musical performer, is to tackle opera for the first time in a new production of HMS Pinafore. English National Opera on Wednesday announced a 2021/22 season which will feature its first ever production of the Gilbert and Sullivan comedy classic. Artistic director Annilese Miskimmon said Dennis was a talented singer who “completely blew us away in the audition process”. H...

Allianz Global Investors (AGI) – Armin Sandhövel, chief investment officer infrastructure equity at AGI, will soon leave his post, sources told IPE. Sandhövel is currently on gardening leave, it is understood, and his future plans have not been disclosed. A spokesperson for AGI declined to comment. Sandhövel joined the firm as global CIO for infrastructure equity in 2012. In his role, he was responsible for managing €1.5bn in assets. Prior to joining AGI, Sandhövel was the founder and ...

So far, DC plans have largely been focused on the onset of auto-enrolment and changes to the regulatory framework - be it the ‘charge cap, ‘pension freedoms or consultations around ‘value for money, says Annabel Tonry, Executive Director at J.P. Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM).Download In 2015 George Osborne, then the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided that those age over 55 could take much more of their pension in cash. This has since opened up a range of possibilities for DC scheme...

Aviva taps LGIM head of DC for workplace savings role Ms. Douglas will replace Matt McGill, who led the workplace savings business on an interim basis following the departure of Colin Williams. Mr. Williams was appointed managing director, pensions and savings, at Phoenix Group in January. Based in London, Ms. Douglas will report to Rob Barker, managing director, U.K. savings and retirement. The spokeswoman said the firm will confirm her start date shortly. "We see big opportunities to conti...

Value destruction risk at retirement so big government must intervene - LGIM DC summit The value destruction of a savers’ pension at the point of retirement is “huge” and personalised guidance is vital to prevent members knocking out years of savings, according to industry experts. Speaking yesterday (27 April) at the Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) defined contribution (DC) summit, head of multi-asset funds John Roe said: "Value destruction at the point of retirement is huge...

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