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Posts suspend services to the Middle East

National postal operators across Europe, Asia and Oceania have suspended deliveries, returned parcels to senders and warned of mounting international delays after airspace closures linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict disrupted global mail routes. As previously reported by CEP-Research, the express and freight sectors have also been heavily impacted by the …

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King to lead royal family at Commonwealth Day service

Charles and Camilla will be joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence and 1,800 guests at the annual event. The March 9 service will also include an address from Royal Commonwealth Society ambassador Geri Halliwell-Horner, a reflection from …

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ACA letter identifies conflict of interest concern for trustees

An Association of Consulting Actuaries’ response to the Department for Work and Pensions consultation on trusteeship and governance in trust-based pension schemes has highlighted areas such as conflict of interest concerns for professional trustee firms. The response also argued against increasing requirements for the appointment of lay trustees.The response claimed …

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First Royal Mail digital post boxes appear in Swindon

The new ‘automated’ post boxes are replacing the red pillar boxes that have stood in Britain for almost two centuries. It’s been labelled Royal Mail’s “biggest redesign in its 175-year history”. The new digital boxes are powered by solar panels with a battery backup, meaning they can no longer be …

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Broadstone acquires specialist consultancy Rockstead

Broadstone has agreed to acquire governance, risk and consultancy services provider Rockstead. Broadstone said the acquisition expands its existing capabilities, adding actuarial and analytical services across areas including due diligence, loan book analysis, underwriting, servicer oversight and compliance within regulated financial services markets. The transaction is intended to enhance Broadstone’s …

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