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India’s consumer brands see surge in big exits and M&A
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India’s consumer brands see surge in big exits and M&A

India’s consumer brands are seeing a surge in big exits and M&A, with mid-sized acquisitions expected to rise as valuations climb and niche brands become prime
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Scale Plans

India’s consumer brands see surge in big exits and M&A
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India’s consumer brands see surge in big exits and M&A

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Pension funds shift focus to resilience
Start Moves

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AI gains traction in UK pension communications
Start Moves

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UK pension-backed fund to finance scale-up growth
Start Moves

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Retirement Incomes at Risk as Withdrawals Surge
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Pensioners may lose out with guided retirement
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Trustees must clarify DB surplus ownership soon
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Trustees face challenges with scheme surpluses
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India’s consumer brands see surge in big exits and M&A

India’s consumer brands see surge in big exits and M&A

By Marigold Whitmore October 6, 2026
India’s consumer brands are seeing a surge in big exits and M&A, with mid-sized acquisitions expected to rise as valuations climb and niche brands become prime
Pension funds shift focus to resilience

Pension funds shift focus to resilience

By Marigold Whitmore October 5, 2026
Pension funds now prioritize resilience to navigate sudden market disruptions, shifting focus beyond traditional risk controls like hedging and modeling.
Mercer’s master trust speeds up bulk annuity deals

Mercer’s master trust speeds up bulk annuity deals

By Piper Blackwell October 3, 2026
Mercer’s master trust accelerates bulk annuity deals, with 2025 hitting a record 350-375 transactions as efficiency boosts small to mid-sized pension schemes.
AI gains traction in UK pension communications

AI gains traction in UK pension communications

By Marigold Whitmore October 2, 2026
80% of UK employers believe AI will fundamentally change pension communications and engagement around retirement savings, according to a new survey.
UK pension-backed fund to finance scale-up growth

UK pension-backed fund to finance scale-up growth

By Marigold Whitmore October 1, 2026
A £1bn+ UK pension-backed fund and British Business Bank partnership aims to fuel high-growth scale-ups struggling with long-term capital gaps.
Smart Pension hires new director

Smart Pension hires new director

By Marigold Whitmore September 30, 2026
Smart Pension hires Sue Khashouf as new director of proposition to oversee retirement and pension wellbeing services.
Retirement Incomes at Risk as Withdrawals Surge

Retirement Incomes at Risk as Withdrawals Surge

By Marigold Whitmore September 29, 2026
Retirement income sustainability is questioned as pension withdrawals surge to £91.2 billion, with half at 8% or more annually.
UK pensions group opposes key government reform plans

UK pensions group opposes key government reform plans

By Cleo Pemberton September 28, 2026
UK’s main pensions trade association challenges government’s proposed reforms to defined contribution plans, levy costs, and surplus release policies.
Pensioners may lose out with guided retirement

Pensioners may lose out with guided retirement

By Piper Blackwell September 26, 2026
Pensioners may lose out with guided retirement options that expose them to financial harm, warn researchers about guided retirement.
Trustees must clarify DB surplus ownership soon

Trustees must clarify DB surplus ownership soon

By Cleo Pemberton September 25, 2026
The defined benefit surplus must be clarified by trustees and employers before DWP rules take effect, ensuring funds protect members’ retirement security.
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