Investment

Today's report into pensions has found there are four main areas of risk to savers linked to investment returns, longevity, defaults and political changes, and earnings progression.

The last few chapters of Turner's report look to people's understanding of pensions issues, alternative systems in other countries, and issues specific to women and pensions.

Demographics takes up the first chapter of Adair Turner's report, followed by retirement ages, the pensions system, pensions adequacy based on trends, and non-pension savings and housing.

The Building Societies Association (BSA) has challenged a promise made by the Conservative Party to use unclaimed assets in banks and building societies to fund pensions.

Research from consultant Aon suggests workers have little faith in government when it comes to retirement advice, instead preferring to turn to their employers.

The Conservative Party has slammed the Pension Credit system calling it "chaotic" and "nightmarishly complicated".

A new marketing campaign from Scottish Provident will target advisers with information on compliance and protection.

AIFA director general Paul Smee and director of policy Fay Goddard will headline as guest speakers during a month long UK roadshow being hosted by Winterthur Life.

Nationwide has warned the government to act "urgently" as people living in the UK are "ignoring" the need for a more formal retirement savings facility.

Standard Life says it will launch a new Self Invested Personal Pension which could soon be past through the family in order to keep pace with one of the fastest growing areas of the pensions market.