Webinar - Financial Wellbeing 101 - Tuesday 28 May 2024 at 11am (45mins)

What can I expect from the webinar?

Financial wellbeing is something that impacts us all, no matter your income or your current financial situation.

This workshop will help bring you more financial clarity and share Moneyhealth’s expert tips on how to improve your financial wellbeing.

What will be covered:

  • What is Financial Wellbeing?
  • The 5 key financial building blocks to help you thrive.
  • How to become more financially resilient.
  • The importance of starting early.
  • How to generate future income from your assets.
  • The power of compound interest.

Why Attend?

  • Empowerment: Gain confidence in handling your finances
  • Peace of Mind: Learn how to create a safety net for unexpected expenses
  • Long-term Goals: Understand how financial decisions impact your future

There will also be a live Q&A where you can ask our Chartered Financial Planner and personal finance expert any of your burning questions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make more informed financial decisions.

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Webinar - Changes to USS Pension and Making the Most of your Pension - Wednesday 5th June 2024 at 2pm (45mins)

What can I expect from the webinar?

Evelyn Partner’s dedicated University Specialist Team will take you through recent substantial updates to the USS pension scheme as well as crucial changes to the Annual and Lifetime Allowances that have made pension provision and tax more complex than ever. There could be substantial opportunities to maximise tax relief and enhance current USS pension benefits. They have been providing effective advice and guidance to numerous university staff for many years, so they can ensure your optimum efficiency for your retirement planning.

What will be covered:

  • The current UK pensions landscape
  • Changes to your USS pension Scheme
  • The importance of your workplace pension
  • Tax rules and core benefits of pension savings
  • Effective pension contribution strategies
  • Investment choices and ethical fund options

We will also cover specific questions about your USS pension scheme such as:

  • Why am I paying more tax now?
  • Will the changes affect my NI contributions?
  • At what age can I start taking my pension without any reduction?

There will also be a live Q&A where you can ask our Chartered Financial Planner and personal finance expert any of your burning questions. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your knowledge and make more informed financial decisions!

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Webinar - Budgeting for the Short, Medium and Long Term - Thursday, 13th June 2024 at 12 noon (45 mins)

What can I expect from this webinar?

This seminar aims to provide valuable knowledge and tools to help you manage your finances more effectively. During the session, you will learn about a variety of financial planning topics, including investment strategies, budgeting and retirement planning.

What will be covered:

  • Budgeting and Financial Planning Learn how to create a budget that suits your lifestyle, set financial goals, and create a personalised financial plan to achieve them
  • Understanding Debt Explore the importance of how to manage debt effectively.
  • Savings and Investments Discover the various saving and investment options available. Understand the power of compound interest and how it can help you grow your wealth.
  • Financial Security Understand the significance of insurance & emergency funds.
  • Retirement Planning Delve into the world of Pensions and saving vehicles and why this topic is not only for those approaching retirement.

Whether you are an individual looking to improve your personal financial management or a business professional interested in enhancing financial literacy, this seminar is designed to empower you with practical insights and actionable steps.

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What is MoneyHealth?

Moneyhealth is financial wellbeing offering for employees, designed to help them take control of their personal finances today and over the long term. We believe every employee deserves to feel confident about their financial future.

Moneyhealth provides a state-of-the-art digital platform and app, a dedicated financial coach and 1-2-1 sessions for every employee, executive consulting for those with the most complex financial affairs and educational seminars covering key financial topics.

From financial coaching with a qualified financial planner to extensive guidance on saving, budgeting, debt, credit scores, tax, mortgages, financial planning, investing and much more – the Moneyhealth platform equips employees with all the tools they need to tackle their money worries head on.

Is Moneyhealth confidential?

Yes, the entire platform is a confidential, safe space for everyone to get the support they need. Evelyn Partners ensure that all sensitive information and conversations are encrypted with bank grade security, and their coaches adhere to the highest ethical standards from the Chartered Institute for Securities & Investment (CISI).

As part of their service as an employee benefit, we will on occasion provide fully anonymised and aggregated reports to your employer, to ensure they would never be able to identify an individual. This is limited solely to registration numbers and engagement so they can monitor the success of Moneyhealth as an employee benefit.

The University’s privacy notice explains how the University will process your personal data.

Following the completion and submission of the registration form for Moneyhealth, your relationship for these services will be directly with Evelyn Partners LLP and the third-party provider of the Moneyhealth Platform, Bippit Ltd. 

Moneyhealth’s privacy notice and terms and conditions can be found at the following links: 

Privacy Notice: https://www.evelyn.com/legal-compliance-regulatory/privacy-notices/privacy-notice-evelyn-partners-tax-and-business-services-uk/

Terms and Conditions: Terms & Conditions MH | Bippit

How do I register for MoneyHealth?

Registration for MoneyHealth is open to all colleagues now, until 8th July 2024.

To register, colleagues should complete the online form.  This provides the University with your consent to share your personal contact information with Evelyn Partners as the provider of MoneyHealth and for the University to make the necessary monthly salary deductions from your pay for you to access the service for the 12-month period.

The online form can also be accessed via the link below:

https://bi-apex.gla.ac.uk/ords/r/pod/moneyhealth/login?session=15467335906419

How much does it cost?

It costs £6 per month to access the MoneyHealth.

Please note that registration for MoneyHealth grants access for a 12-month period, and by registering, you are agreeing to pay the monthly fee (£6) for this duration.

If you leave the University before this period ends, the University's Pay and Pensions team will deduct the remaining balance from your final pay and you will continue to have access for the remainder of the 12-month period.

I’ve signed up, what happens next?

You will receive an email asking you to claim your account.

You will then be able to register directly on Evelyn Partner's desktop via https://moneyhealth.evelyn.com/ or download the app through the Apple store and Android Google Play store. It may take up to 5 working days for you to receive this email. Registration takes just 90 seconds and during this time employees are matched with their very own financial coach who is right for their unique situation.

I'd like to cancel my registration. What steps should I take?

To cancel your registration on the MoneyHealth Platform within the initial 6-week sign-up window (ending on 8 July 2024), please access the sign-up form and select 'remove my sign-up'. This action will terminate your registration for the MoneyHealth platform during this initial period.

 Please note that registration for the MoneyHealth platform otherwise grants access for a 12-month period, and by registering, you are agreeing to pay the monthly fee (£6) for this duration. If you leave the University before this period ends, the University's Pay and Pensions team will deduct the remaining balance from your final pay.  Employees will have continued access to the platform while on leave, or if they’re moving to a new job. If the new employer doesn’t provide access to Moneyhealth, then employees will eventually lose access to their coach, but they can still use the rest of the platform and see any old messages.

What happens if my contract with the University ends before the 12-month period is up?

You would continue to have access, as the access period is for 12 months, it would mean the University would make an adjustment to your final salary payment by deducting any remaining balance due.  E.g. If your contract of employment ended with six months remaining of the 12-month period, an adjustment of 6 x £6 would be deducted from your final salary by the University Payroll team.

What happens after the 12-month period?

The University has launched Moneyhealth as a Financial Wellbeing Service available to all colleagues on a provisional pilot basis for an initial period of 12 months. Its continuation will depend on the level of interest and engagement. We hope for strong participation from our colleagues, which could allow us to extend the service beyond the initial 12 months. If interest is low, the contract with Evelyn Partners will conclude naturally at the end of the period, and your monthly payments will stop. Evelyn Partners have confirmed that colleagues will still have access to their financial coach and the platform's resources for an additional 3 months after the end date to finalise any discussions. 

The terms for continuing the service, including user fees beyond the initial 12 months, have not yet been determined. Updates will be provided to current users once these terms are established. Users who wish to extend their access will need to provide additional consent. Information about this process will be communicated before the current contract ends.

Who are Evelyn Partners?

Evelyn Partners is a prominent wealth management and professional service firm in the UK. With over 180 years of experience, they have established themselves as a trusted and reliable partner for private clients, charities, and trustees, managing a substantial £55 billion on their behalf.

One of Evelyn Partners' key strengths lies in their dedicated Executive Consultancy team. This team possesses extensive experience in advising some of the leading executives in the UK. They understand the unique financial challenges and opportunities faced by high-level executives and are well-equipped to provide tailored solutions to address even the most complex financial situations. Moreover, the team has access to industry-leading experts in tax and investment management, ensuring comprehensive and strategic advice.

With their extensive experience, dedication to personalised service, and access to a network of experts, Evelyn Partners has earned its reputation as the number one wealth management and accounting/professional service firm in the UK. They are committed to helping their clients achieve their financial goals and secure their financial future.

What if you have something in place already?

The meeting with the Chartered Financial Planner is not intended to replace or duplicate the services of your current advisor. Instead, it offers a unique opportunity to gain a fresh perspective on your financial goals and explore additional possibilities. The Chartered Financial Planner can provide insights, identify potential opportunities, and help you ensure that your financial strategy remains aligned with your long-term aspirations.

Do employees always speak to the same coach?

Yes, they do. We’ve found that the best way to help employees make progress and have a great

experience is to build a relationship over time with a dedicated expert.  We’ll likely have many different financial accounts, cards, products, and services throughout our financial life, but it’s rare to have more than one financial coach.  If a coach leaves the company, the employee will be notified in advanced, and a new coach will be assigned to them. The new coach will introduce themselves and will be able to pick up where the previous coach left off as they will gain access to past messages.

Are the coaches a chat bot?

No, your Moneyhealth coach is a real person! Our financial lives are way too complex and unique for a bot to provide the support that we need, so we made sure that there’s always a real person helping you with your finances. We might send the occasional automated update, but rest assured your coach is always there ready to help whenever you need some support.

How do you match employees with a coach?

When registering on the Moneyhealth platform, we ask employees a few things to make sure that they’re matched with a coach that’s right for their situation. So, if you tell us that your goals are to save more, get on the property ladder, and start contributing to your pension, we’ll match you with a coach with specialisms in saving, mortgages, and pensions. On the other hand, if you want to plan for a family and start investing, you’ll be matched with a coach who specialises in protection and investment.

Whatever your goals, we’ll make sure you’re matched with an expert who can help you in the most effective way, but if there’s ever something that they don’t know, they’ll find a colleague who can jump in and help.

Are users being recommended products?

No. Our financial coaching service does not involve recommending specific financial products.

We focus solely on providing unbiased guidance, education, and support to help employees make informed financial decisions based on their unique circumstances and goals. Our goal is to empower our users with the knowledge, confidence, and skills necessary to manage their finances effectively.

We listen to you and give you options you might wish to consider so you can be armed with all the information you need to make informed decisions about your finances, both at home and at work Improving financial wellbeing is our top priority, and we are here to support you every step of the way.

How quickly will a coach respond?

With Moneyhealth you can ask detailed questions whenever you need to, and your coach will reply as soon as they can. Moneyhealth coaches will always get back to you within 48h, but it can be as quick as a few hours.

When it comes to our finances, we have found that instant answers are less important than making sure the responses you get are well-considered, insightful, and valuable.

How many people does a coach look after?

By utilising Open Banking and leveraging the latest technology, our coaches can now spend 100% of their time helping people. This means that they can help more people than ever before – sometimes as many as 10x more, without any drop in the personal support they deliver.

Can employees change their coach?

We work really hard to make sure that every coach is matched to the unique needs of every employee, but if things change, or if you feel like it’s not a good fit, we can swap you over to someone who’s more appropriate. All you need to do is visit the support section in the Moneyhealth platform or email us at support@moneyhealth.evelyn.com to make the request.

What is a financial coach?

Moneyhealth financial coaches are all qualified professionals. They are here to help improve your understanding of your personal finances. Our coaches are completely impartial, and they have no incentives other than to help you.

Is Moneyhealth regulated?

Bippit Limited, Moneyhealth’s platform provider, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) as a Registered Account Information Service Provider (RAISP)

How do you protect data?

Bippit Limited, Moneyhealth’s platform provider, is registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), is authorised, and regulated by the FCA, and uses bank-grade security.

How much information do the coaches see?

After employees have been matched with a coach, they will be able to see the information provided during registration, such as age, gender, and the goals that employees want to achieve.

This is the first step towards supporting everyone on their own unique journey.

If employees take a healthcheck or connect any financial accounts through Open Banking, their coach will be able to see some of these high-level details, to help them provide meaningful support. However, they will never see any specifics about individual transactions or spending habits.

What is Open Banking?

Open banking is a government mandated system that has forced every bank in the UK to give its customers control over their data for the very first time. Through this secure and encrypted system, your data can now be synchronised with other secure platforms, helping you access useful products and services.

You can think of Open Banking as a digitisation of taking your bank statements with you to meet a financial expert in person, only much easier.

How does Open Banking work?

To enhance some of Moneyhealth’s features (like automatic goal tracking and spending analysis), you can connect financial accounts via Open Banking using the platform’s trusted partner, TrueLayer.

Transaction information will then be securely encrypted and synchronised with bank-grade security on an ongoing basis unless you withdraw your consent.

Truelayer is one of the market leaders for Open Banking in Europe, powering household names like Revolut, Freetrade, and Nutmeg.

What financial accounts do you support?

Through the platform’s integration with Truelayer, Moneyhealth is able to connect to 99% of the UK’s current accounts, savings accounts, and credit cards.

Can I add details about my property, pension, and investments?

We are working hard on making ISA’s, Investment Accounts, Pensions, and Mortgages available to sync with the platform as well, but for the time being the details of any of these financial products can be entered manually.

Can Moneyhealth help with joint accounts/household finances?

Through the platform employees can always have conversations with their coach about household finances, and through the Open Banking system any joint accounts that they have access to can be added.  Family members benefit from the resources available by accessing the Moneyhealth platform through the single sign on account or by joining the call with the coach to ask their own questions.

Are you on iOS and Android?

Like many products, we made the decision to release the app on iOS ahead of Android.

We expect the Android app to be ready soon, but in the meantime, everyone can access a fully optimised mobile experience on their phone by logging in via https://moneyhealth.evelyn.com, Moneyhealth is a trading name of both Evelyn Partners LLP and Bippit Ltd.

Evelyn Partners LLP provide all of the services available as part of Moneyhealth with the exception of the Account Information Services (the consolidation of account information) which is provided by Bippit Ltd.

Evelyn Partners LLP is regulated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales for a range of investment business activities. The services provided by Evelyn Partners LLP are not regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. The service provided by Bippit Ltd is regulated. Bippit Ltd is registered with the Financial Conduct Authority under the Payment Services Regulations 2017 for the provision of payment services.