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Recent figures from The Pensions Regulator reveal that employers are still falling foul of auto-enrolment rules – with nearly £280,000 in fines issued in the second half of 2024 alone. More than a decade after

ESG – Genuine Commitment or Clever Marketing?

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ESG Investments – Genuine Commitment or Clever Marketing? A couple of years ago, we spoke to local publications about a rising trend – ESG investing. And though responsible investing is nothing new (beginning somewhere around

The Autumn Budget provides challenges and opportunities for Business

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From a business and employee benefits point of view, the Autumn Budget brings together some significant changes and looking beyond the headlines, some opportunities to balance the costs of running and growing your business. Key

Workplace Pensions Overview

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In 2012, the UK Government introduced ‘Automatic Enrolment’ making it mandatory for employers to offer a workplace pension to eligible staff members. Over a decade has passed since its implementation, auto-enrolment can still be a

Flexible Benefit Platforms Overview

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A flexible benefit platform is becoming an increasingly popular perk among the UK workforce. Many employees use them to customise their benefits and help them combat the rising cost of living. Through an online and

Protection Employee Benefit Overview

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Financial wellbeing in the workplace goes far beyond the number your employees see in their monthly pay packets. By incorporating Group Risk Policies in your employee benefits package, you can offer staff peace of mind

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Incorporating health and wellbeing into your employee benefits strategy goes a long way in attracting and retaining talent. Private healthcare insurance is often viewed as the ‘gold standard’ benefit in this regard, and employers have

AEB Salary Exchange Employers Quick Guide

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A quick guide from Acumen Employee Benefits explaining salary exchange and how it benefits the employees. Download our guide below. Download Guide

Preparing for Changes to your Auto-Enrolment Obligations

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The Pensions (Extension of Automatic Enrolment) Act 2023, effective since September 2023, authorises changes to auto-enrolment, including lowering the age limit to 18 and removing the lower earnings limit. These changes are expected to have

Spring Budget 2024 – Pension Tax is Changing

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Some 18 years ago in 2006, it became Government policy to put a limit on the size of a pension fund an individual could accrue before potentially incurring taxable penalties. This pension fund size limit