New Signatory to the GAPP ESG Framework

Stephen Ainsworth BWCI’s flagship Blue Riband pensions products have recently signed up to the Guernsey Association of Pension Providers (“GAPP”) Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) Framework for Pensions. This framework recognises Guernsey pension providers...

Climate Change Scenarios for Insurers

By Ryan Hardiman at BWCI ryan.hardiman@bwcigroup.com “guidance aims to bridge the gap between regulatory expectations and current practice” EIOPA¹ provided guidance on running climate change materiality assessments and using climate change scenarios in the...

Avoiding Pensions Poverty – Secondary pensions is not a panacea

By Anthony Brewer at BWCI anthony.brewer@bwcigroup.com “an opportunity to refine and improve pensions provision” Guernsey’s secondary pensions, which is analogous to auto-enrolment introduced in the UK back in 2012, is being phased in from 1 July 2024....

What can Guernsey expect from secondary pensions?

By Claire Du Feu at BWCI claire.dufeu@bwcigroup.com “the hope is that it will engender a similar pensions savings culture on the island” As 1 July 2024 approaches, the secondary pensions compliance deadline for employers in Guernsey and Alderney with at...

BWCI appoints Michael McKay as Managing Partner

Michael McKay Michael joined the BWCI group in 2016 and was appointed a partner in 2017. He takes over from Diana Simon who has recently retired. He will continue in his role as CEO of the BWCI Group fiduciary business which focuses on the administration and...

The benefits of a BWCI secondary pension plan

The countdown to the 1 July 2024 deadline for employers to implement secondary pension schemes in Guernsey is well underway. It’s not just a legal requirement, but a pivotal opportunity to enhance your employees & financial security in their retirement...