Investment

Each month we ask leading industry figures to answer one big question

Recent data has shown that inflation in the UK has risen for the first time since February. CPI, where the Bank of England has a target rate of 2%, rose to 1.5% in October from 1.1% in September. The RPI measure also rose in October to -0.8% from -1.4%...

In a few months, the minimum age for drawing a pension will rise from 50 to 55. This change will come as a shock to some people who were anticipating accessing some or all of their savings before their 55th birthday.

The pensions industry regularly treads a fine line between taking legitimate advantage of tax breaks and pushing the boundaries to exploit perceived loopholes in legislation and regulation.

Steve Bee is to begin working on a new adviser-focused pension proposition in the New Year.

Companies should adopt proactive policies to keep employees in work for longer, as increasing longevity places pressure on schemes, experts argue.

The Society of Pension Consultants has urged the next government to back auto-enrolment soon after it takes office.

The High Court has ruled trustees cannot rely on the safety net afforded by the Pension Protection Fund when taking decisions.

Around 1.8 million people are set to request to work after traditional retirement ages over the course of the next decade, Prudential research shows.

Recent figures show Britain is still not out of recession and how long an economic recovery might take will continue to spark debate for many months to come.