Barclays links with Aegon and Zurich to launch workplace platform

Barclays has linked with Aegon and Zurich to power its workplace savings pension platform.

Barclays corporate clients will be able to choose to hold their savings on the Aegon or Zurich corporate platforms as part of the deal.

The proposition will give access to Barclays Wealth & Investment Management funds, which will be used as default investment options.

Richard Phelps, head of Barclays corporate and employer solutions division, said: ‘Harnessing the capabilities of the Barclays group as well as joining forces with Aegon and Zurich for our corporate pension offering underlines our commitment to bring something different and compelling to the workplace savings arena.’