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Author Archives: Shaun Okeeffe
NAPF: Large schemes more profitable than small ones
NAPF: Large Schemes More Profitable Than Small Ones November 1, 2012 Large defined contribution schemes can be more profitable for members than small schemes, as they can lead to a 28% higher pension pot savings, the National Association of Pension … Continue reading
British expats in Hong Kong, Singapore may benefit from learning Mandarin
Hong Kong and Singapore are emerging as increasingly attractive destinations for British job-seekers, mostly because they have established themselves as centres for economic growth and stability. However, in order to be recruited there, job applicants need to have an important … Continue reading
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Potential RPI change to hit private pensions
The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has launched a consultation on changing a key inflation formula to which private pensions are linked, in a move that could see savers getting lower annual increases in their retirement money, the Telegraph reports. … Continue reading
UAE residents, expats favour medical treatment abroad
The long waiting time to get a doctor’s opinion, lack of specialist care and communication problems are pushing many UAE residents and expats to seek medical treatment overseas, Abu Dhabi newspaper The National reports. The daily cited a survey conducted … Continue reading
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UK employees lack knowledge of pensions
The start of the UK’s auto-enrolment scheme has recently been the focus of much attention, leaving people who already save for a pension out of the spotlight. However, new research from professional advice search site Unbiased.co.uk reveals that many people … Continue reading
UK workers most likely to suffer from depression
UK businesses may need to reconsider their employee benefits policies, as a new survey suggests that British employees are the most depressed workers in Europe, the Financial Times reports. The Impact of Depression in the Workplace in Europe Audit (IDEA) … Continue reading
Tips for finding a job outside the UK
As young people’s career options in the UK seem to be quite limited, many young professionals are considering leaving home and starting a new life somewhere else. In a bid to help jobseekers make the best possible decision, the Guardian … Continue reading
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Auto enrolment launches for large employers
The beginning of October saw the start of a brand new approach to UK pension saving. The launch of auto-enrolment aims to encourage British workers to start putting aside money for the time when they stop work, the BBC reports. … Continue reading
Half of expats in UAE were unprepared for move
As many as 45% of British expats who live in the UAE say they had not been prepared to deal with life in the new country, with almost one in three saying that getting used to their new lifestyle proved … Continue reading
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Overtime linked to increased heart disease risk
Working overtime can lead to an up to 80% higher chance of developing heart disease, a new study from the Finnish Institute of Occupational Health, quoted by the Daily Mail, reveals. Researchers reviewed data from previous studies on more than … Continue reading