Retirement

Standard Life has revealed transfers between a defined benefit pension scheme and a personal pension could cause members to lose enhanced protection.

The proposed charging system for personal accounts is ‘flawed' and unachievable according to Scottish Widows.

People who take financial advice about pensions enjoy a better standard of living in retirement, according to Fidelity International.

Inheritance tax and estate planning is an issue which is getting more attention following the changes made to trusts in March.

New entrants to the pension buy-out market have not convinced the Pensions Regulator they have the right solutions for the problem.

HM Revenue and Customs will be issuing updated guidance for local tax inspectors on the rules regarding employer contributions to pensions over the next few weeks.

I like working in pensions. This completely amazes people who are not connected with the industry, but it's true. Part of what I like is that things are constantly changing and there's always something different to talk about.

Axa has become the second life company to offer members financial education in partnership with Life Academy.

The Association of British Insurers is urging the government to drop the idea of a specific price for personal accounts, calling the idea ‘economically unfeasible'.

Larger pension schemes, particularly those with defined benefits, have better governance than smaller schemes with less access to trustee training.