News in brief 5 April

-Sweden’s SPP has launched a new website, designed to offer both individuals and companies a better user experience and to guide those seeking information on pensions and savings.

The website aims to make it easier for users to quickly find the information and services they are looking for. The new platform includes a wide range of educational guides and materials aimed at helping users make decisions about their own and their employees' financial future.

-Dutch pension fund PFZW has partnered with Geldfit to help employees and employers in care and welfare with money matters.

Geldfit is an initiative of the Dutch ‘Schuldhulproute’ (debt relief route - NSR). The NSR works with businesses, municipalities, aid agencies and other collaborative partners to create a financially fit Netherlands.

-Nearly half (49 per cent) of Brits say they are worried about their pension and retirement income due to recent political instability, a survey from the Get Britain Pension Ready campaign has revealed.

The research suggested that, with a number of pension updates "looming" following the recent Spring Budget, there has been growing concern that major changes could potentially overwhelm consumers who are already struggling to understand retirement savings. The research found that 37 per cent of people are filled with fear and dread at the thought of planning for their retirement.



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