Watson Wyatt

Two-thirds of IFAs say they are "very likely" to recommend wraps in the future, compared to just over a half a year ago, according to a survey by Watson Wyatt.

Consultant Watson Wyatt says life companies will 'have to move fast' on PTA to avoid any potential mis-selling claims in future.

The social networking phenomenon fuelling the rapid growth of websites such as YouTube and MySpace could be about to threaten the dominance of the big banks, says the Guardian .

Senior industry figures have little enthusiasm for the treating customers fairly initiative, according to attendees at a debate held by Watson Wyatt.

Funding targets for pension schemes will increase by around 10%, despite the pension deficits of FTSE 100 companies falling £8bn over the last month.

Almost half of employers feel defined contribution (DC) pension schemes only work 'fairly well' for employees.

Increased employer contributions may not reduce the risk-based levies from the Pension Protection Fund.

One of consulting firm Watson Wyatt's most senior and experienced actuaries is to take over as chairman of the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).

Almost half of all occupational pension scheme members spend more time reviewing their household bills, than their annual pensions statement, claims research from Watson Wyatt.

A National Pension Savings Scheme (NPSS) could do lethal damage to the structure of existing pensions arrangements in the UK, claims Alan Pickering, senior consultant at consulting firm Watson Wyatt.