The NED Debate 2024, hosted by WTW in September, examined the motion: "Boards struggle to identify and manage risk."

The DWP has completed its Automatic enrolment: review of the earnings trigger and qualifying earnings band for 2024-25.

The Chancellor's first Budget takes place on 30 October 2024. In the words of the Prime Minister "it's going to be painful" and speculation abounds as to whether pensions might be in the firing line to help fill what the government described as "a projected overspend of £22bn".

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published additional information and resources to help prepare for completion of DB and hybrid scheme returns in 2024.

Availability of abundant capacity continues to drive competition in the Western European D&O market. The Influx of new capacity beginning in early 2022 still creates competition and yielded rate deceleration throughout 2022, 2023 and 2024.

WTW and the Climate Governance Initiative's Global Financial Sector Hub held a webcast discussing trends and best practices in climate governance and executive incentives. A panel of experts, including Karina Litvack and Manuel Montecelos, addressed NED actions, regional differences, and the rise of social factors in ESG. For the full report and presentation slides, contact Hannah Summers or Manuel Montecelos.

How does IFRS S1 and S2 compare with TCFD, SEC, and EU climate reporting requirements? WTW's updated comparative table clarifies the crossovers and where regimes diverge.

To keep pace with the continuing evolution of climate reporting across the world, we regularly update our Climate Reporting Comparative Table and reflect on the latest developments in global climate disclosures.

On 7 August 2024, HMRC published newsletter 161. This confirmed officially a short and informal technical consultation on The Pensions (Abolition of Lifetime Allowance Charge etc) (No. 2) and (No. 3) Regulations 2024...

Susan Doering, Head of Climate Risk Management Solutions, discusses WTW's innovative move to help clients understand the long-term risks relating to their property portfolio.

Employers look to shape an ecosystem of career offerings to help address talent challenges and requirements for pay transparency. Discover actions to ensure your career offerings are "future ready."

Mexico's new president is aiming for annual double-digit minimum wage hikes during her term that, along with other planned employer mandates, could increase labor costs.

The focus of the Chancellor's Autumn Statement was on economic growth, including a number of proposals related to the July 2023 Mansion House proposals; we cover those in a separate web page.

The risk transfer market saw unprecedented changes in 2023. With an increasing number of schemes planning to approach the market in 2024, it's crucial to develop a sound strategy.

Continued rises in global discount rates drove positive WTW Pension Index movements in most regions over the quarter.

How can Latin American natural resources companies optimize the management of their energy transition risk, whilst building increased resilience?

James Spencer outlines some practical steps employers can take to optimise their employee benefits suite and be fit for the future.

During November 2024, WTW asked employers and trustees for their views on their defined benefit (DB) pension schemes' long-term strategy, for settlement and de-risking...

Labour's new government plans to boost economic growth by consolidating pension schemes and investing in UK productive capital. They support early pension contributions and enrolling young workers, maintain the Triple Lock for state pensions, and offer a cautious stance on pension taxation...

During a time defined by heightened global social unrest and rising levels of active assailant events, it's imperative for retail businesses to be prepared...