Retirement

The government should not be complacent about the risk of employers levelling down pension contributions if personal accounts are implemented.

Scottish Life has introduced a new online facility for its range of pension products.

The Pensions Regulator has provided additional guidance on summary funding statements.

The government plans to look into whether introducing auto-enrolment to employer schemes now can help tackle undersaving.

There's much talk around the industry about the development of wrap platforms and the impact they could have on intermediary businesses, as firms finally seem to be embracing the concept.

The Conservatives have welcomed a ruling forcing the Treasury to disclose information on the removal of tax credits on dividends.

Almost one and a half million pensioners live on a retirement income of less than £5,000, claims Prudential.

An application for a judicial review into the government's dismissal of the Parliamentary Ombudsman report on pensions has been delayed.

Pension reforms proposed by the white paper will actually generate a need for much more consumer information claims Citizens Advice

There are at least half a dozen providers, including Paymaster, who would be willing to take on administration services for personal accounts.