Smart Pension hires Sue Khashouf as new director of proposition to oversee retirement and pension wellbeing services.

Retirement income sustainability is questioned as pension withdrawals surge to £91.2 billion, with half at 8% or more annually.

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 options that expose them to financial harm, warn researchers about guided retirement.

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

Trustees face challenges with scheme surpluses, a complex issue dependent on assumptions and market swings.

Bunq’s U.S. banking bid fails as OCC rejects its national charter request over capital and oversight flaws, forcing a rethink of its American expansion plans.

UK regulators oversee big tech companies directly, including Microsoft, under new framework.

Dojo Flex Funds offers UK small businesses instant capital access, addressing traditional lending delays with a 90% approval rate.

WealthAi hires tech veteran Pratim Das as CTO to address the AI readiness gap in wealth management, focusing on unified AI solutions.