KPMG's former UK pensions advisory arm has launched as an independent pensions advisory firm, Isio.

The launch follows the completion of its sale to Exponent Private Equity and Isio’s partners. It hopes to combine actuarial expertise, third party administration, investment consulting and defined contribution specialisms to deliver better outcomes for pension scheme sponsors, trustees and members. Isio advises more than 1,000 clients, ranging from mid-sized companies to FTSE 100s, on the management of pension assets worth over £90bn. Andrew Coles has been appointed as CEO.

The online investment platform, Wealthify, has launched a new, fully digital self-invested personal pension, with Embark Group.

It lets customers choose their level of risk, alongside an ethical option if preferred. Wealthify then builds and manages their pension for them, with Embark’s technology providing the integration, aiming to allow for flexible contributions, seamless onboarding and a fully digital experience.

BlackRock expands iShares environmental, social and governance (ESG) exchange traded funds (ETF) range.

It will broaden its range with three new products for investors looking to manage long-term risks relating to ESG factors. The firm is making the changes as it develops its commitment to “making sustainability its standard” for investing and provide clients with more options to invest sustainably.

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