Empowering People’s Prosperity

Broadstone, a leading independent UK consultancy, today announces that it has agreed to acquire Rockstead, one of the longest running specialist suppliers of governance, risk and consultancy services across the financial services market. The transaction significantly strengthens Broadstone’s capabilities in its growing Banking & Credit Advisory vertical, which has offered a range of credit risk, […]

By Robin Watkins and Adam Bexson Salary sacrifice (also known as salary exchange) is often viewed through a pensions-only lens. But the opportunity is far wider. For employers under cost pressure (and employees looking to stretch their earnings further or to avoid personal tax cliff-edges) expanding salary sacrifice beyond workplace pensions can deliver immediate and [...]

By Kelly Parsons, Head of DC Pensions Proposition Financial stress is a significant challenge facing today’s employees, and as a result, performance is suffering. Research shows that 29% of employees say that financial worries negatively affect their productivity and 40% feel physically tired or have low energy from worrying about financial pressures. These pressures inevitably spill into the workplace – impacting employee productivity, engagement, absences, presenteeism and overall organisational resilience.  […]

Managing General Agents (MGAs) continue to sit at the forefront of innovation in the insurance market. Their ability to combine underwriting expertise, niche specialism and modern distribution has reshaped large parts of the sector. As MGAs expand their influence, the importance of robust analytical capability – particularly actuarial insight – has grown significantly. Success is […]