Insights

Consumer Duty ‘will boost consumer retail investment’

Nearly half of advisers believe SIPPs and pensions will benefit from Consumer Duty and advisers are cutting back on recommending high risk investments. Our latest research* shows advisers are confident the implementation of new Consumer Duty rules will deliver on their key aim of boosting consumer retail investment with SIPPs - one of the key...

We Expand Wellbeing Support As Part of Mental Health Awareness Week

Here at iPensions Group, we are further strengthening our support for mental health and wellbeing across the company as we continue to expand the business. This week we are backing Mental Health Awareness Week, run by the Mental Health Foundation, with a series of events, workshops and sessions from May 15th 2023. Support during Mental Health...

Pensions uncertainty puts the onus on leadership for 2023

By Group CEO Sandra Robertson, iPensions Group The UK economic outlook might be all about uncertainty in the year ahead, but the UK pensions industry can be certain that it has to adapt to a new round of regulation and technological advance while delivering in the face of ongoing challenges. Inflation is on its way...

Consolidation and technology will drive SIPP market expansion

Around one in three advisers say SIPP consolidation is increasing. Our recent research shows that advisers believe pension consolidation and technology investment by providers will drive continuing expansion of the SIPP market. Nearly two out of three (63%) of advisers identified consolidation and investment in enhanced administration technology as the main drivers of growth in...

Don’t let a scammer enjoy your retirement

Scammers are targeting pension pots of all sizes – make sure you know how to spot the signs. Pension scammers are targeting people like you with the average victim losing £91,000 each. Scams are hard to spot and are often disguised with credible websites, testimonials and materials which make them look like the real thing....

Online security: staying safe in the digital pension age

In a world where consumers increasingly expect online services to be available for every aspect of their financial life, digital pensions are fast becoming the norm. Covid-19 has accelerated this expectation, changing the way we shop, bank, manage our insurances, our pensions, and changed the way we interact generally with any service provider. Businesses that...

The rise of ‘clone firm’ pension scams and how to protect yourself

Pension and investment scams are on the rise in the UK, with a worrying increase in the number of reported scams taking place during the Coronavirus pandemic. Due to the financial instability created by the continuing crisis, many people are looking to secure their future finances. This has presented scammers with an opportunity to take...

A focus on our products and services

Backed by industry-leading technology we make pension administration simple and efficient. Advisers who partner with us benefit from our innovative systems, detailed diligence and our people-focused approach - making pensions administration effortless. Here we take you through a summary of our key products and services, helping you understand how iPensions Group might benefit you and...

Launching our Irish transfer service for SIPPs

New transfer service is backed by strong Irish pension knowledge and experience. We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Irish Transfer Service, enabling Irish expatriates and people with Irish pension benefits to consolidate Irish, UK or other overseas pension benefits into a SIPP. With the ability to transfer into the Adviser SIPP...

Digital switch to accelerate in 2021

Client demand for accessing products and services online is transforming the industry with the impact of COVID-19 speeding up the digital transformation and helping to reduce costs and risks for providers. Technology will still need to be combined with high standards of personal service creating an opportunity for providers and advisers to demonstrate the value...