PensionBee acclaimed for innovation by the FT

PensionBee’s response to the Conservative Manifesto

Becky O’Connor, Director of Public Affairs at PensionBee, and Clare Reilly, Chief Engagement Officer at PensionBee, comment on the Conservative's manifesto

PensionBee comments on slowing wages and rising unemployment

Maike Currie, VP Personal Finance, comments on the latest wage and employment data.

Triple lock sustainability creates generational tension

New research reveals a generational divide over the future of the triple lock.

Generation X risks becoming the first generation to be worse off than their parents in retirement

Generation X is heading towards retirement with worryingly low levels of preparedness.

Invisible workers face pension crisis as new data exposes stark income divide

PensionBee's research reveals division for invisible workers when it comes to retirement security.

PensionBee urges Pensions Commission to deliver bold reforms to secure better retirements for millions of UK savers

Millions risk retirement poverty unless the UK’s pensions system is overhauled, PensionBee has warned, as it calls on the Pensions Commission to deliver bold reforms.

Over half of Brits lack retirement confidence as cost-of-living bites

New research from PensionBee reveals that September is a pinch point for household budgets, with rising bills leading many to reconsider their long-term savings.

PensionBee appoints Maike Currie as VP Personal Finance

PensionBee today announces the appointment of Maike Currie as Vice President of Personal Finance.

PensionBee calls for government action in wake of Pensions Commission revival

PensionBee, a leading online pension provider, has urged the Pensions Commission to support invisible workers.

Misuse of scam warning flags unnecessarily delays transfers

Thousands of pension transfers are being held up unnecessarily by providers who are raising flags for transfers that have no real scam risks.

Pension Landscape 2025: South-East savers outperform other regions, while gender gap remains widest outside London

PensionBee has released its annual Pension Landscape for 2025. Based on analysis of more than 285,000 PensionBee customers as at June 2025.

PensionBee pressures Parliament: encourages savers to contact their MPs on pension transfer times

PensionBee is urging savers to demand faster pension transfers by calling on their MPs to back urgent reforms.

PensionBee comments on Pensions Policy Institute's report on Turner Commission legacy

PensionBee, a leading online pension provider, has commented on the latest research from the PPI.

Young savers catch up with the same number of pension pots as those double their age

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that while young savers have on average saved much less for retirement so far, they have consolidated as many pensions as older savers.

Workplace pension statistics show clear cut case to boost ‘invisible worker’ pensions

Latest statistics highlight the need to support those outside auto-enrolment.

Women who retire at the same time as their male partner could lose £225,000 in pension savings

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that many women could lose out on as much as £225,000 in pension savings, should they retire at the same time as their male partner.

PensionBee CEO highly commended at the Women in Pensions Awards 2019

PensionBee founder and CEO, Romi Savova, was highly commended in 'Change Excellence' at the second annual Women in Pensions Awards.

PensionBee outlines its top three reasons for basing its new United States business in New York

PensionBee highlights its top three reasons for choosing to have it's US business headquarters on the east coast in New York City.

PensionBee’s hopes and expectations for a pension-saver friendly Autumn Statement

Ahead of the Government’s Autumn Statement, PensionBee shares its expectations and hopes for potential changes to key policy areas.

How to weather stock market volatility and protect your pension

PensionBee Director (VP) of Public Affairs, Becky O’Connor, sheds light on current market volatility and offers some practical tips to help people safeguard their pensions.

PensionBee receives high commendation at the Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards 2019

PensionBee received a high commendation in the ‘Pension Provider of the Year’ category at the Workplace Savings and Benefits Awards 2019.

Over 80% of voters wish to see a pension and savings review from the incoming government

A recent survey by PensionBee highlights strong desire for the incoming government to conduct a review of the pensions and retirement savings system.

Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion visits PensionBee

On Monday 10 December, the Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion Guy Opperman visited PensionBee at their offices in London Bridge to discuss the latest technological advances in the pensions industry and the future of pensions.

Romi Savova is one of Grant Thornton's Faces of a Vibrant Economy

Who are the people shaping a vibrant Britain? Grant Thornton's 100 Faces of a Vibrant Economy reveals all, and we're proud to say that Romi Savova - CEO of PensionBee - made it on the list.

Update on Proposed US Expansion

PensionBee Group plc today provides an update on its proposed expansion into the United States of America.

PensionBee comments on upcoming Mansion House speech

PensionBee comments ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Mansion House speech where she is expected to put pension scheme reform under the spotlight.

Brits crave government support to address chronic pension undersaving in the UK

New analysis reveals that pension savers are calling for increased support from the government to establish clear benchmarks for retirement saving.

Over half of Brits are in the dark or ‘dangerously underestimating’ the minimum cost of retirement

New research from PensionBee reveals a concerning knowledge gap among Brits when it comes to the critical question: “how much money will I need in retirement?”

UK’s top earners have left £1.3bn in unclaimed tax relief to the Chancellor since 2016/17

Analysis by PensionBee has found that the UK’s highest earners left £1.3 billion of unclaimed pension tax relief to the taxman between 2016/17 and 2020/21.

Leading UK pentechs join forces to launch online game Scam Man & Robbin'

Four of the UK's leading digital pension platforms have collaborated to create an engaging new online game that aims to educate consumers about pension scams in response to a spike in online fraud.

PensionBee receives high commendation at the UK Pensions Awards 2019

PensionBee was praised for its high level of innovation, in the DC Innovation of the Year category, at the 22nd annual UK Pensions Awards.

PensionBee wins at the UK Pensions Awards 2020

PensionBee has been named 'DC Pension Provider of the Year' at the 23rd annual UK Pensions Awards.

Transfer delays persist as industry struggles to improve efficiency

PensionBee’s latest analysis of its own data has revealed that some transfers take over two months to complete.

PensionBee's pension transfer analysis features in the Telegraph

Our analysis of more than 50,000 defined contribution pension transfers, processed since 2016, showed huge variation between firms.

PensionBee wins at the Computing Tech Marketing & Innovation Awards

PensionBee wins the award for ‘Diversity and Inclusion Champion’ at the Computing Tech Marketing & Innovation Awards.

Shareholders of tech giants fail to address pension savers’ concerns surrounding AI

Despite concerns from pension savers, shareholders of three of the biggest US tech companies have dismissed calls to address the risks associated with AI.

Three pension-related reasons you might need to fill out a tax return

With the deadline for 2022/2023 tax returns fast approaching, PensionBee outlines three pension-related reasons you might need to fill one out.

33% of pension savers want to divest from companies that don't pay the Living Wage

PensionBee's latest survey reveals 1/3 pension savers would prefer to divest from companies that don’t pay a Living Wage from the outset, rather than engage with them to drive better behaviour.

Majority of pension savers perceive net-zero pledges as disingenuous and having little impact

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that that most pension savers (63%) viewed net-zero pledges as disingenuous and making little difference to the climate crisis.

Brits support for investing in UK businesses and infrastructure contingent on pension performance

British pension savers may only support the investment of their retirement funds in UK-based growth businesses if they demonstrate strong returns, new research suggests.

‘Super savers’ save up to five times more in their pension than the average for their age group

Some pension savers could wear capes, according to new analysis from PensionBee, which has identified the emergence of ‘super savers’.

Freshers face repaying student loans into retirement under new 40-year term

New findings suggest that students going to university for the first time this year could be the first crop of graduates repaying their university debts into retirement.

Statement regarding Aegon

Statement regarding Aegon on resuming electronic pension transfers with PensionBee.

PensionBee Announces State Street Global Advisors Takes Strategic Minority Stake in Business

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA), the world’s third largest investment manager, has taken a minority equity stake in PensionBee.

State Pension highest ever increase in line with inflation “at long last” for pensioners

From 6 April, the full amount of the weekly State Pension will increase by 10.1%, the highest ever rise for 12.5 million recipients.

Early retirees could face a ‘Pre-State Pension Gap’ of more than £135,000

PensionBee launches its State Pension Age Calculator, designed to help savers evaluate if they can retire before they’re eligible to receive the State Pension.

State Pension age needs to rise to 71 by 2050: PensionBee’s response

PensionBee responds to a new report from the International Longevity Centre that suggests that the UK’s State Pension age will need to rise to 71 by 2050.

PensionBee acclaimed for innovation at both the Startups and FT Future of Fintech Awards

PensionBee has capped off an excellent year of growth by winning a Startups Award and being shortlisted for an FT Future of Fintech Award.

Pension savers call for Annual Allowance to rise in line with inflation in upcoming Spring Statement

Research from PensionBee reveals that increasing the Annual Allowance could be the most popular change to pension tax allowances in the upcoming Spring Statement.

Saving our savings: Building a pension system that works for everyone

PensionBee has issued a manifesto urging the government to improve engagement and transparency within the pension industry.

PensionBee responds to the DWP’s Small Pots Delivery Group Report

PensionBee has responded to the DWP's Small Pots Delivery Report

PensionBee finds frequent pension withdrawals can increase retirees' spending power by 20%

New analysis from PensionBee has found that taking small amounts from a pension pot regularly would preserve significantly more for consumers to enjoy, compared to withdrawing large one-off amounts.

Pensions Minister seeks PensionBee’s support in the development of Simpler Annual Benefit Statements

The Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, Guy Opperman, has written to PensionBee seeking input in the development of regulations for Simpler Annual Statements.

Supporting shareholder resolutions through pensions

PensionBee responds to the publication of ShareAction’s Voting Matters, which found a decline in the proportion of shareholder resolutions passed from 2021 to 2023.

PensionBee on Share Radio: how to combine and transfer pensions

Romi joined Georgie Frost on Share Radio to discuss the problem of having lots of pension pots, and revealed how some big pension providers are making transfers tricky.

PensionBee on Share Radio: your own BeeKeeper to bring your pensions online

Romi joined Georgie Frost on Share Radio to discuss the problem of having lots of pension pots if you've had several different jobs, and how PensionBee can help.

Self-employed savers turn to their pension in 2021

New PensionBee analysis shows that self-employed customers’ monthly contributions and average withdrawal amounts have risen sharply in H1 2021, compared to H1 2020.

Self-employed contribute 30% less to their pensions in lockdown, while overall contribution amounts rise

New data released by PensionBee shows lockdown has had a significant impact on self-employed savers' contribution rates in April 2020, with tax year-end contribution sizes decreasing by 30%.

Less than 60% of scam victims fully recover financial losses

New research from PensionBee reveals that only 57% of scam victims fully recover their financial losses, with scammers estimated to have seen a 30% increase in profits in 2021 compared to the year prior.

New game to tackle pension scams attracts over 1,000 players in first week since launch

Scam Man & Robbin', the new online game that aims to tackle the rapid increase in pension scams, has been played over 1,000 times since its launch last week.

Pension savers call for transparency and accountability in AI practices

A PensionBee survey has found that pension savers are concerned over the risks Artificial Intelligence (AI) developments by tech giants could pose to society.

81% of savers want a more transparent approach to pensions investments

Research conducted by PensionBee has revealed a rapidly emerging mainstream consensus among UK savers regarding how their money's invested.

Savers expected to find just 6/10 pensions on Pensions Dashboard

PensionBee estimates that savers would find just 6/10 of their pensions upon logging in to the Pensions Dashboard, when it launches in the 2020s, due to poor data quality.

Majority of savers lack pension confidence and feel their pension provider could do more to help

New research from PensionBee finds that less than half (39%) of respondents feel confident about their retirement savings.

Savers’ interests must be at the heart of pension market changes

PensionBee responds to the DWP Pension Investment Review, emphasising the importance of prioritising savers' best interests.

Savers in the South East have the greatest average pension wealth in the UK

New analysis of more than 198,000 PensionBee customers reveals a substantial difference in average pension pot sizes, depending on a saver’s location.

Pension savers poised to make most of market rebound can recoup recent losses and make up for years of saving neglect

New modelling from PensionBee shows that savers could see a faster recovery of any money lost during the COVID-19 crisis by increasing their pension contributions ahead of a market rebound.

PensionBee finds that savers are contributing more to their pensions, and withdrawing less, during lockdown

New data released by PensionBee shows lockdown has had a significant impact on savers' contribution and withdrawal rates in April 2020, with tax year-end contributions increasing by over 40%, and withdrawal rates down 33% year on year.

PensionBee CEO wins at the City AM Awards 2019

Romi Savova, CEO of online pension provider PensionBee, named ‘Entrepreneur of the Year’ at the City AM Awards 2019

PensionBee CEO, Romi Savova, inducted into 11:FS Awards Hall of Fame

PensionBee's pleased to announce that its CEO, Romi Savova, has been inducted into the prestigious 11:FS Awards Hall of Fame.

PensionBee CEO, Romi Savova, writes for The Evening Standard

PensionBee CEO, Romi Savova, discusses the importance of aiming for 50/50 gender representation in financial services.

Several pension providers appear to abuse new legislation to block or delay pension transfers

PensionBee has written to Guy Opperman MP, Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, to alert him of a handful of pension providers, who appear to be abusing the latest pension legislation to block and delay consumers from moving their own pensions.

Fees, exit penalties and transfer delays – new research exposes the good and the bad amongst UK pension providers

PensionBee has tracked 1,800 pension transfers from 20 providers, and identified big differences when it comes down to costs, exit fees and transfer times.

PensionBee calls for 10-day pension switch guarantee

Some of Britain's biggest pension providers could be making transfers deliberately tricky, according to data collected by PensionBee.

Eager to get on top of your pension? Chances are your provider won’t make it easy...

Pension providers are failing customers on everything from response times to fees, according to the PensionBee Robin Hood Index. Find out more.

Challenging the industry on everything from response times to annual fees

Ever since we started, your old pension providers have been making life tricky, so we decided it was time to get our own back and give an almighty shock to the industry.

Revolut breaks into pensions as it joins forces with PensionBee

Revolut, the app-based banking alternative, is moving into pensions after announcing an industry-first partnership with online pension manager PensionBee.

Nearly a third of Brits admit to being ‘retirement overspenders’ due to rising cost of living

Nearly a third of Brits admit that they've overspent in their retirement due to the rising cost of living according to new analysis by PensionBee.

Retirees may need an additional £90,000 in pension savings due to soaring inflation

New financial modelling from PensionBee reveals that due to high rates of inflation, the average retiree may need an additional £90,000 in pension saving during periods of medium market performance to maintain a comfortable lifestyle over a 20-year retirement.

Changes to National Insurance could pull the rug out for growth plans

PensionBee shares its reaction to the measures announced in today’s Autumn Statement.

PensionBee responds to the 2024 General Election result

PensionBee responds to the 2024 General Election result, anticipating significant advancements in several key areas of pension policy.

Fully remote workers could boost their pensions by more than £166,000 by retirement

New research from PensionBee reveals that almost 60% of fully remote workers would consider adding extra savings as a result of home working into their pensions.

PensionBee launches native mobile app

The online pension manger has launched its native mobile app, allowing customers to manage their pension easily from their smartphone.

Chancellor pulls out the biggest of carrots for 'experienced' workers

PensionBee Director (VP) of Public Affairs, Becky O'Connor, reacts to a number of announcements in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement.

Pension savers take advantage of tax year-end to boost their quarterly contributions by over 60%

Pension savers increased their average quarterly contributions by 63% in Q1 2024 compared to Q4 2023, according to new analysis from PensionBee.

Self-employed savers are choosing to keep more of their pension invested for longer

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that self-employed savers are choosing to keep their savings invested despite rising inflation.

Pension saving strong in 2025, yet gender inequality remains entrenched

Pension savers have maintained strong contribution levels in the first half of 2025, sustaining the record momentum seen in 2024.

Pension withdrawals decline as economic uncertainty rises

New analysis from PensionBee reveals that average quarterly withdrawal amounts for all customers declined by over 10%, from £13,132 in Q1 2021 to £11,676 in Q1 2022.

Put a pay rise in a pension and get a bigger rise in retirement income later on

New analysis has found that putting a pay rise in a pension now can lead to a bigger rise in annual retirement income later on.

If the government takes away on pensions, it needs to give a little too

Ahead of the Government’s Spring Statement, PensionBee has identified nine key policy changes the Government could feasibly introduce to improve retirement outcomes.

Pot for life significantly more popular than stapling for managing multiple pots

New research from PensionBee reveals that 75% of savers would consider opting for a ‘pot for life’ pension to remedy the proliferation of lost pots in the UK.

PensionBee Director (VP) of Public Affairs, Becky O'Connor, writes for Corporate Advisor

PensionBee Director (VP) of Public Affairs, Becky O'Connor, explores how industry objections to the pension ‘pot for life’ solution underplay its potential benefits.

PensionBee petition calling for a 10-day pension switch guarantee attracts over 2,000 signatures in first two weeks

More than 2,000 people have backed PensionBee’s call for a 10-day pension switch guarantee.

The chance of making £10,000 is greater with pension contributions than lottery tickets

New modelling from PensionBee reveals that if the UK adults that regularly enter the lottery divert their weekly spend into their pension, they could boost their pot by almost £10,000.

Pensions Dashboards delays continue

The Pensions Minister has announced a prioritisation of the Moneyhelper Dashboard launch, with a further delay to the launch of commercial dashboards.

PensionBee urges action as Government revives Pensions Commission to tackle looming retirement crisis

PensionBee has called on the Government to match words with action following today’s revival of the Pensions Commission.

4 ways completing a tax return can help boost your pension

As the deadline for Self-Assessment approaches, PensionBee explains who might need to file a Self-Assessment and how completing one can boost your pension savings.

Nearly 2/3 of Brits are unaware that pensions are usually exempt from inheritance tax

Amid speculation of inheritance tax cuts in the upcoming Budget, PensionBee reveals that nearly two-thirds (62%) of Brits are unaware that pensions usually sit outside of their estate.

Price of pets puts a significant financial strain on pensioners

One in four pensioners with pets would struggle to pay a sudden vet bill for their furry friend, according to new research from PensionBee.

PensionBee launches new work experience and technology apprenticeship programmes

PensionBee has extended its work with local communities - developing its own work experience and technology apprenticeship programmes to help to open up greater opportunities within the FinTech sectors.

PensionBee acclaimed for innovation at both the Startups and FT Future of Fintech Awards

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