The Foster Denovo Group has agreed to acquire Punter Southall Aspire’s employee benefits business. The businesses will combine under Foster Denovo’s multi-award-winning employee benefits division, Secondsight. The transaction will mean the team doubles in [..]
The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22nd November. We have created a summary of what we believe are the main points and announcements from the Chancellor’s speech. Download your copy hbspt.forms.create({ [..]
If your employees have children who are leaving home and heading to university for the first time this autumn, they might be left with an “empty nest”. This can be emotionally challenging, but it could also leave them financially better off and with more time [..]
Your employee's home may be one of the largest assets they have. With property wealth often inaccessible, they may consider using equity release to unlock some of the money in their home. It could be a valuable way to boost finances in later years. A survey [..]
The past few years has brought a lot of financial uncertainty for many UK households, and it doesn’t look like it’s set to ease with the current cost of living crisis. The ‘Under Pressure’ report by Money Advice Trust showed how this difficult economic [..]
It’s that time of year again – the festive season. A time for family, friends and festivities. But all these get togethers, presents and celebrations can come with a price. And, with so much pressure put on the purse strings in the run up to Christmas, it can [..]
When employees are suffering with their physical health, be it a cough or cold, or something more physically obvious such as a bad back, it’s generally easier to see the signs. However, if your employees are struggling with their mental health it can sometimes be [..]
With Christmas just around the corner, retailers have already kicked off their promotions for gifts, products and events. And it’s no surprise that people are eagerly ramping up their spending and making plans. With just two more pay days remaining until the [..]
When your employees start to access their pension, how will they take an income? One of their options may be to withdraw a flexible income that suits their needs through a flexi-access drawdown. A flexible income puts them in control and means they can adjust how [..]
Digital transactions are becoming the norm in so many areas of life. From buying a bus ticket to paying for your meal using a restaurant’s app, there are now very few places where you might need to carry cash to pay for something. Following such a rapid [..]
The Walt Disney Company is celebrating a huge milestone – its 100th anniversary. On 16 October 1923, brothers Walt and Roy Disney set up Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio to produce films. From humble beginnings, the company has gone on to become one of the most [..]
Ensuring your family is financially secure for the long term is a common goal. If it’s one of your priorities, intergenerational wealth planning could help you create a plan that suits you and your loved ones. Intergenerational planning can be complex. [..]
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We've thoroughly enjoyed our introduction to Secondsight. The whole team is exemplary in their commitment to providing excellent and efficient service and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend them to other law firms or professional services firms seeking a refreshing approach to managing their employee benefits. We are looking forward to continuing our relationship with the business over the coming years.
Caroline Stevens, Director, Crowell & Moring
The ideas and connections Secondsight have brought to Epson, and our local HR team, have been invaluable and meant we have set new financial benefits and wellbeing solutions in place that we would simply not have done before.
Stuart Chalmers, HR Manager UK, Ireland and Nordics, Epson Europe
The world of pensions can be quite grey but you always bring a huge amount of colour to it. I have never been so engaged with pensions and neither have our employees. I would highly recommend you and your team.
Alison Field, Group HR Director, Briggs Equipment
Communication and employee word of mouth have been key to its success to date. We truly believe that the financial education programme is an excellent investment - both in terms of time and money.
Rick Hewitt, Finance Director and Board member at Ricoh
A* customer service and assistance. Nothing is too much trouble.
Jane Howard, Payroll and Rewards Officer, Yazaki Europe
Over the last three years, this team has been proactive and efficient, highly knowledgeable plus friendly and easy to deal with.
David Barry, HR Manager, Manufacturing Technology Centre
Secondsight were very knowledgeable and supportive for staff throughout the process of discussions around the TPS, providing clear information and one to one support for staff that required further detail.
The team at Secondsight also helped set up an alternate solution, enabling an easy and effective transition to the new provider. They were very much instrumental in the success of the whole process.
Director of Finance and Operations/Clerk to the Governors, Shrewsbury House School Trust Limited
Secondsight has been working with us for more than a decade. We greatly value the consultancy support provided, in that it serves to guide us through the oft complex nature of pensions.
Throughout our relationship, Secondsight has proven reassuring, comprehensive and professional. This has enabled us to take prompt and effective action where required.
We have also welcomed their support in ensuring that our member communication is clear and informative. We commend them for service they offer.
Bursar, Lord Wandsworth College
