Financial pressures pushing one in seven retirees back to work

One in seven retirees are returning to work or are considering doing so, with financial pressures, a lack of pension provision and desire for social connection driving this, according to new research from Standard Life. 7% of retirees aged over 55 have already gone back into work, with a further 2% actively looking for employment.…

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Financial services sector benefiting from generative AI investment

A new report from UK Finance has shown that firms are benefitting from their investment in generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and that ongoing collaboration with regulators, government and customers is important to support further innovation. The report found forms are innovating with the technology but equally are being careful to manage the potential risks and ensure…

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Recognise Bank appoints new Chief Commercial Officer

29th January 2025 Appointments | #appointments

Recognise Bank has announced it has appointed Caroline Luxmore as its new Chief Commercial Officer. Luxmore will lead the Bank’s lending and savings teams with the aim of growing the Bank’s balance sheet by diversifying its offering to create a sustainable platform on which to grow the business. Luxmore has over 25 years’ experience in…

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Moneyhub appoints new CEO

29th January 2025 Appointments | #appointments

Open Banking financial decision-making specialist Moneyhub, has announced the appointment of Alastair McGill as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). McGill brings with him a wealth of experience in driving growth within technology businesses and a deep passion for fostering positive workplace culture and people empowerment. He joins Moneyhub from Broadridge, where as General Manager…

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Lantern awarded Investor in Customers accreditation

29th January 2025 Company News |

Lantern has been awarded Gold Accreditation from Investor in Customers (IIC) for the seventh consecutive year. The accreditation recognises companies both across the UK and internationally who understand their customers’ needs and achieve positive results. Lantern was presented with the award with Danny Pickering, Managing Director of Smile Customer Experience which facilitates IIC customer assessments,…

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SuperFi and The Digital DRA launch new partnership

29th January 2025 Company News |

Financial wellbeing app, SuperFi has announced a new partnership with The Digital DRA. As part of the initiative, customers who pay their bills on time can earn cashback rewards and access a range of money-saving tools to generate savings of up to £1,488 annually. The company’s say that the partnership reflects a shared commitment to…

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