The U.K. government unveiled plans on Thursday to tackle the growing number of small forgotten pension pots, in a move that could boost savings for workers and save the retirement industry hundreds of million of pounds.
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Gov't Floats Fix For Spiraling Number Of Small Pension Pots

By Martin Croucher

The U.K. government unveiled plans on Thursday to tackle the growing number of small forgotten pension pots, in a move that could boost savings for workers and save the retirement industry hundreds of million of pounds.

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Pensions Watchdog Admits Lessons On Superfund Approvals

By Martin Croucher

The Pensions Regulator admitted on Thursday that it could have done better in its approval process for new superfunds, and has vowed to better support innovation in the market.

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FCA To Simplify Capital Rules For Investment Firms

By Alex Davidson

The Financial Conduct Authority set out proposals on Thursday to simplify rules on the types of funds that investment firms must hold to cover their losses, as the watchdog seeks to support U.K. growth after Brexit.

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Walker Morris Steers £28M Pension Deal For Metals Trader

By Tom Fish

A U.K. stainless steel and alloy metal trader's pension plan has agreed a £28 million ($37.3 million) buy-in with Just Group, the financial services firm said Thursday, securing the benefits of almost 100 deferred members and about 80 retirees.

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Ardonagh Group Acquires Swiss Broker SRB Assekuranz

By Dawood Fakhir

The Ardonagh Group, a British insurance broker, said Thursday that it has acquired Zurich-based SRB Assekuranz Broker AG in a move to expand its MDS Group division.

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