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be prepared for auto enrolment. - Feb 07, 2012

With the introduction of auto enrolment this year, Pensions Week (PW) surveyed the corporate wrap and corporate ISA marketplace with a view to understanding how employers were preparing for its launch.
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gov't launches £11m ad campaign ahead of auto-enrolment. - Jan 24, 2012

Jonathan Watts-Lay comments on the importance of auto-enrolment.
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97% of young employees turn a blind eye to pensions. - Jan 12, 2012

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on why saving for the future is important.
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WEALTHwise - winter 2011.

The latest edition of our newseletter 'WEALTHwise' covers a variety of topics, including articles on our recent retirement survey results, the impact of auto enrolment, and what the experts think about auto enrolment and Workplace SIPPs.
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the evolving DC landscape. - Dec 15, 2011

Pensions Age panel of experts explain the latest developments in the DC arena.
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maximising workplace savings. - Dec 05, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director at WEALTH at work comments on maximising workplace savings.
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choosing a group SIPP provider. - Nov 17, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work answers questions on Group SIPPs.
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offering financial education for sharesave maturity. - Nov 01, 2011

Marks & Spencer offers financial education for sharesave maturity.
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financial education is essential at a share scheme's maturity. - Nov 01, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on how financial education is essential at a share scheme's maturity.
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palatine private equity backs secondary buyout of WEALTH at work. - Oct 21, 2011

Palatine Private Equity (Palatine) has backed the secondary management buyout of WEALTH at work, a leading provider of financial education and employee wealth management services in the workplace.
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pensions auto-enrolment: it's a case of planning. - Oct 11, 2011

People today are likely to live longer than the generations that went before them, they have greater freedom at which age they choose to retire or take their pension and they face an increasing complex range of goods and services that are available to them.
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the need to rethink retirement. - Oct 04, 2011

Advice & education is essential with the plethora of options open to employees at the point of retirement says Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work.
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defined contribution - a new environment: roundtable. - Oct 03, 2011

Where are we now in the transition towards good pension provision?
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understanding the importance of saving for retirement. - Sep 13, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on the importance of saving for retirement.
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flexible benefits forum. - Sep 01, 2011

The flexible benefits market has come a long way in the past decade. Pay & Benefits invited industry experts to discuss the next 10 years.
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group SIPPS in 2012. - Aug 22, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work answers questions on group SIPPS.
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boost workplace advice. - Aug 05, 2011

Employees need to understand the importance of saving to secure an income in retirement.
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time for employers to reassess pensions. - Aug 03, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on the new legislative changes and the introduction of auto enrolment next year.
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employer support is essential following significant changes to reitrement rules. - Aug 01, 2011

A recent survey conducted by WEALTH at work has revealed that 85% of employers will provide some sort of sponsored support.
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DC's time to shine. - Jul 27, 2011

A panel of experts explain why the reputation of defined contribution has taken a turn for the better.
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employees must now rethink their retirement. - Jul 18, 2011

Only 23% of employers believe their employees are aware of the various retirement income options now available.
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buyer guide to financial education. - Jul 04, 2011

There has never been a more important time for employers to make sure that their employees have a good understanding of their own financial affairs.
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WEALTHwise. - Summer, 2011

The latest edition of our newsletter 'WEALTHwise.'
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how to solve Britain's growing pension crisis. - Jun 07, 2011

Jonathan Watts - Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on the Independent with regards to retirement and the need for financial education.
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majority of employers will allow workers to choose retirement age. - Jun 07, 2011

Jonathan Watts - Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on Personnel Today with regards to retirement.
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WEALTH at work and Heath Lambert Employee Benefits form specialist alliance to offer both benefits and financial education. - Jun 07, 2011

Financial education specialists, WEALTH at work and employee benefits consultants, Heath Lambert Employee Benefits has today formed a new partnership that will allow clients to access benefits provision and consultancy alongside financial education and advice.
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rethinking retirement roundtable. - Jun 01, 2011

Pensions World held a roundtable on the future of retirement.
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taking a holistic view. - May 26, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, director, WEALTH at work answers questions on Group SIPPs.
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workplace savings roundtable. - May 20, 2011

Six industry experts gathered in London to discuss workplace savings.
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britain has a 9 trillion pounds retirement saving gap. - May 12, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments on the £9 trillion savings gap that will plague future British pensioners for 40 years, according to a new report into retirement savings.
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pensions regulator stages education drive. - May 06, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments in the Financial Times website with regards to auto enrolment.
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nest pension rules coming home to roost warn experts. - May 05, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments in the Scotsman with regards to retirement.
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the need to rethink retirement. - May 04, 2011

The changing pension and retirement landscape means that employees have a number of options to consider.
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improving DC in the workplace roundtable. - Apr 11, 2011

Experts ask what new regulation means for DC providers, employers and the schemes they manage.
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employees need guidance to rethink their retirement plans - Apr 05, 2011

The changing pension and retirement landscape means that employees now have a number of options to consider.
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alternatives to annuities are worth a closer look for retirees. - Mar 11, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments in the Scotsman with regards to retirement.
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financial education in the workplace is essential. - Feb 24, 2011

Is there market demand for a corporate wrap or Flexible Savings Platform to incorporate wider workplace savings vehicles other than ISAs and self-invested personal pensions? Do employees understand the value of workplace savings? Jonathan Watts-Lay comments on the need for financial education in the workplace to aid understanding of new regulations and of the choices available.
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two-thirds of workers will postpone retirement. - Feb 24, 2011

Nearly two thirds (62%) of those who had planned to retire in 2011 would consider postponing their pension and continuing to work in order to boost their retirement income.
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treasury moots corp benefits NI breaks. - Feb 21, 2011

Corporate ISAs otherwise known as Workplace ISAs are under government plans which are currently being discussed.
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a SIPP for all seasons. - Feb 17, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay of WEALTH at work answers questions on Group SIPPs
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corporate ISA providers quizzed by treasury. - Feb 16, 2011

The Treasury has been in talks with five of the corporate wrap providers including WEALTH at work over the use of Workplace ISAs, Pensions Management has learned.
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utilising workplace savings. - Feb 07, 2011

An array of savings vehicles is available to employees, and education is needed to ensure they understand the full benefits.
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take your pick. - Feb 04, 2011

Pensions are starting to converge with flexible benefits packages. Will this help or hinder take-up?
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only 3 months left to inform employees of the impact of the new pension - Jan 13, 2011

The new pension tax regime is effective from 6 April 2011. A reduced annual allowance for pension contributions of £50,000 and an increase in the valuation factor applying to defined benefit pension schemes are the most significant elements.
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are unsecured pensions good, bad or ugly? - Jan 12, 2011

The decision an individual makes at retirement is increasingly turning into the biggest financial decision of their lives due to the complexity of choices and the fact that retirement income may need to last them 30 years+. Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments.
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if you're going to live to 100 - check your pension plan - Jan 10, 2011

Ten million of us will be centenarians – and as lives lengthen, retirement income is more important than ever.
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employers warned only 90 days before scheme tax changes kick in. - Jan 06, 2011

Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director, WEALTH at work comments "Employees should be made aware of these changes".
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workplace savers - Jan 01, 2011

Workplace ISA has to work for employees, employers, advisers and providers if it is to take off.
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further amendments to recent tax changes will cause confusion for employees. - Dec 11, 2010

WEALTH at work call for effective financial education and guidance to reduce the financial impact upon employees.
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strategic benefits forum - Dec 01, 2010

Strategic benefits planning can help firms achieve their long-term corporate goals. Pay & Benefits invited industry experts to discuss today's reward trends.
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workplace savings are no longer just about pensions. - Oct 27, 2010

Jonathan Watts-Lay, WEALTH at work, on making workplace savings ﬂexible and developing the savings habit
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providers lead corporate wrap charge. - Oct 25, 2010

WEALTH at work is targeting FTSE250 companies keen to offer their staff best of breed providers for pension, ISA and sharesave plans.
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pension tax changes. - Oct 22, 2010

New pension tax regime requires the attention of your employees.
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savings culture: whose job is it to make sure workers are saving for pensions? - Oct 01, 2010

Who is responsible for the long-term financial wellbeing of employees? Should the government be doing more to encourage employers to provide workplace savings, and to what extent can the two interact without stepping on each other’s toes?
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platform maze. - Sep 08, 2010

Corporate platforms are a powerful tool for employers wanting to offer their employees more than a pension.
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the waiting game. - Sep 06, 2010

Corporate platform providers are finding out what the market wants.
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flexible retirement. - Aug 19, 2010

This month the panellists - including Jonathan Watts- Lay, Director WEALTH at work - discuss changes associated with the removal of the age 75 rule and how they will affect members.
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WEALTH at work has educated over 8,500 employees in the last 12 months and financial education is set to increase further. - Aug 02, 2010

WEALTH at work conducted research titled 'Is the financial well - being of your employees important?'in May 2010 amongst key HR, Reward & Benefits and Pensions professionals.
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financial education is a crucial element of retirement planning. - Jul 28, 2010

WEALTH at work conducted a recent survey to determine the approaches and opinions of the UK’s largest companies in relation to the financial well-being of its employees. In particular, part of the survey examined the role of financial education for those retiring.
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financial education is a key component of Workplace ISA. - Jul 20, 2010

WEALTH at work has had considerable demand recently to implement a Workplace ISA following the emergency budget announcement last month.
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corporate reputations could be at risk as employees face retirement in poverty. - Jul 14, 2010

The financial well being of employees is fast becoming a key element of corporate social responsibility in the workplace. In a recent survey conducted by WEALTH at work, most FTSE100 respondents (93%) thought that the responsibility for the long term financial well-being of employees is shared, between employers and employees.
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exclusive survey results: is the financial well-being of your employee's important? - Jul 05, 2010

WEALTH at work believe that the financial well-being of employees is fast becoming a key element of corporate social responsibility in the workplace.
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the "Buyers Guide to Financial Education" - Jul 05, 2010

Financial education has probably never been more relevant to employees, and organisations can tailor it to the needs of their workforce in various ways.
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financial education is needed earlier. - Jul 05, 2010

If employers only offer education at retirement, it is too late, because at that point they cannot do anything about it. The key to education is taking people through the options they have as they go through their working lives.
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pensions may be superseded by other forms of workplace savings. - Jul 05, 2010

WEALTH at work views broader opportunities for wraps in bringing together all of an employee’s benefits on a single platform, as a total reward offering.
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the Workplace ISA is now an essential workplace offering. - Jun 24, 2010

The tax changes announced in the emergency budget are likely to increase the demand for corporate ISA amongst all employees.
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keeping life flexible. - Jun 01, 2010

Saving in the workplace is no longer just about pensions, says Jonathan Watts-Lay, Director of WEALTH at work.
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emergency budget 2010 commentary. - May 22, 2010

The Chancellor described his announcement as the “unavoidable budget”. Your employees may suffer higher taxes with many of them relating to the workplace, including...
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what are flexible savings in the workplace? - Apr 22, 2010

Find out the answer and more by watching the video highlights from Pensions Insight's flexible savings round table debate. Eight industry experts gathered together, including pension scheme managers, employee benefits consultants and HR professionals to look at the issue of flexible savings from a variety of different viewpoints.
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financial education and advice in the workplace becoming a 'must have' with all the tax changes. - Apr 06, 2010

Whilst Budget 2010 offered little in terms of significant tax changes many previous announcements were confirmed and will shortly take effect.
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wide strategy needed to get the financial message across. - Apr 01, 2010

All employees must be made aware of their financial needs and opportunities, says Jonathan Watts - Lay, Director of WEALTH at work.
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be sure to hit your target audience among employees. - Apr 01, 2010

When structuring a workplace education programme, employers should segment their audience to ensure the messages given are relevant to those particular employees.
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wrapping it up! - Mar 04, 2010

Several companies are intending to launch holistic savings offerings in the next 12 months, in hopes of invigorating the market after defined benefit schemes. Five companies participated in this survey. Only one of these, WEALTH at work, has a product currently available to the UK market.
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employees must take advantage of flexibility in pension options. - Feb 01, 2010

With the demise of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, the risk of ensuring that savings are likely to meet future income requirements now lies firmly with employees. Employees need to manage contribution levels, their ongoing investment strategy, and be aware of investment returns and growth.
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further amendments to recent tax changes will cause confusion for employees. - Dec 11, 2009

WEALTH at work call for effective financial education and guidance to reduce the financial impact upon employees.
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flexible savings: the incentive to save must begin in the workplace. - Dec 01, 2009

What is meant by flexible savings?
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WEALTH at work call for urgent measures to guide employees through significant tax changes. - Dec 01, 2009

The 2009 Budget introduced some significant tax changes for those employees with higher incomes which may have implications for many employees.
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room for improvement in the standard of employers' retirement literature. - Oct 28, 2009

Research conducted by the Pensions Regulator has found that 30% of UK employers have allegedly failed to disclose adequate guidance to their employees on defined contribution (DC) pensions.
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WEALTH at work calls for greater financial literacy. - Oct 01, 2009

High profile and senior pension professionals from The NAPF, The Pensions Regulator, and the Pensions Management Institute attended the launch event of WEALTH at work last week at an exclusive London venue along with guests from major blue chip companies.
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UK employers breach disclosure rules set by the Pensions Regulator. - Oct 01, 2009

New research reveals the extent to which companies are breaching disclosure rules over retirement income options
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JPMorgan Invest becomes WEALTH at work. - Aug 01, 2009

Leading financial education and employee wealth management services provider - JPMorgan Invest has been renamed Wealth at Work as of 1st August 2009. This follows the completion of a management buyout backed by LDC (Lloyds TSB Development Capital), the private equity division of Lloyds Banking Group.
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