Retirement

The public will be able to have their say on the Pensions Commission's findings and these results will help inform a Government White Paper, says Secretary of State for Work and Pensions John Hutton.

Members of Friends Provident defined contribution (DC) pension schemes are to receive a series of leaflets to help them understand the impact of A-Day.

Changes to the borrowing limits on commercial property in self-invested personal pensions (Sipps) and small self-administerd schemes (Ssas) could be acting as an entry barrier for smaller businesses, claims Hornbuckle Mitchell.

The Financial Services Authority has launched a pensions website for consumers providing information about A-day and urging people to review their pensions arrangements.

New pension regulations published by the government mean employers will now have to consult scheme members before making major changes to a pension scheme.

Scottish Life is to improve its range of external fund links to give intermediaries access to funds that are more likely to meet their client's needs, by providing a 'fund matrix'.

Everyone born on or after 6 April 1960 should be carefully reviewing their pension arrangements before A-Day arrives, claims Winterthur Life.

The ABI's revised Statement of Good Practice on pension maturities is a "step in the right direction" but the commitment to confirm benefits within 14 days does not go far enough, suggest the Aifa.

An updated guide has been issued by the government for carers and parents suggesting ways they could boost their pension before April.

The Pep and Isa Managers' Association (PIMA) has asked the government to support transitional arrangements for the regulation of pensions, to allow consumers to take immediate advantage of A-Day flexibility.