Investment

Voluntary pension contributions have almost halved in the past 12 months, according to research from Prudential.

Openwork Market Solutions (OMS), Zurich Financial Services Group's specialist IFA, has become the official distributor for Living Time's fixed term annuity plans.

Charlie Massey, The Pensions Regulator's executive director for strategic development, is to leave after completing a three-year secondment from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

KEY Retirement Solutions is urging retirees in ill-health to seek out enhanced terms offered by specialist equity release providers.

Pensions Secretary James Purnell has confirmed anyone receiving a payment via the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) will not necessarily have to pay higher rate tax.

Andrew Popper demonstrates how structured products can play an important role in retirement planning

Helen Morrissey talks to a panel of experts about the challenges and prospects for the SIPP market going forward

Mark Pearson runs through the pros and cons of using different asset classes when investing for retirement

Bob Freeman gives a run down of what delegates can expect from this year's Morningstar Investment Conference

A change in the Finance Bill allowing some people to take more of their pension benefits as a tax-free lump sum represents a "small step in the right direction to true simplification", says Standard Life.