Retirement

Pensions software provider, Dunstan Thomas has launched updated versions of its core software tools to meet the demands of the pensions industry in the lead up to A-Day, on 6 April 2006.

More than half of people in the UK have not yet drawn up their will, potentially leaving their assets in the hands of the wrong people, new research indicates.

A pensions expert believes the industry has lost sight of its aim to ensure that pension funds remain dedicated primarily to the provision of retirement income.

A pensions admin software provider has published a guide geared towards firms preparing for A-Day in just over 12 months from now.

Political parties are ignoring the 'silver swingers' as they track down voters in the run up to Election Day, new research indicates.

The new Pensions Regulator revealed its new remit at an NAPF conference yesterday, two weeks before it replaces Opra which will cease to exist after 6 April.

A pensions expert has suggested that a Ministerial Statement read out in the House of Lords earlier this week, hints that family SIPPs might be taxed in some form.

The Self-Invested Personal Pension Provider Group (SPG) and the Association of Pension Trustees (APT) are in discussions about a possible merger.

Employees working for firms subject a takeover will be entitled to pension contributions after the deal is completed, under new regulations within the Pensions Act.

Pension firms are questioning proposals by the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) to continue to prohibit protected rights funds from being invested in Self Invested Personal Pensions.