Retirement

Regulation of a National Pension Savings Scheme (NPSS) model will be very difficult and expensive to implement based on the current problems with stakeholder pensions, claims an industry expert.

New rules relating to employers' pension contributions after A-Day could lead to a system of "postcode pensions" where some payments are allowed and some are rejected.

Retirement planning remains the main reason for seeking financial advice, claims research from IFA Promotion (IFAP).

The bulk of self-invested personal pension (Sipp) providers cannot give details of their charges post A-Day, revealed an adviser forum on IFAonline.tv.

The Association of British Insurers has "caved in" and agreed with proposals presented by the Pensions Commission, say intermediaires, in presenting its 'Partnership Pensions' alternative to the National Pensions Savings Scheme (NPSS).

Stephen Timms, minister for pensions reform, says compulsory employer contributions are a significant element of the National Pension Savings Scheme (NPSS) proposals, suggesting it could feature in the government's White Paper on pensions in the spring....

An increase in the level of government inflation-linked bonds may not be enough to satisfy demand by pension funds, claims Watson Wyatt.

People retiring this year need a pension fund of at least £130,000 to make up the average income of £12,500, as increased longevity means their money has to last longer, claims Prudential.

A new e-learning programme for pension scheme trustees has been launched by the Pensions Regulator.

The National Pension Savings Scheme (NPSS) carries too much investment risk for the lower paid employees it is meant to be helping, claims the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).