Retirement

At least three-quarters of men can now expect to live beyond 70 years old, suggests research by the Pensions Policy Institute.

Consumers want something to be done about the pensions crisis, but do not want to be compelled to contribute to their own pension pot, ABI research reveals.

Consultant Mercer Human Resources says research suggests the rush to switch workers into defined contributions schemes is leaving many without sufficient protection against ill health or loss of income.

Pension trustees are being urged by Dutch bank ABN Amro to look beyond the bog-standard solution of cash, equities and bonds in the search for better outcomes for the pension funds over which they hold sway.

Government tinkering with the Pensions Bill has avoided sticky moments for UK pension schemes with fewer than 100 members, says pensions guru Steve Bee.

New provider Just Retirement is launching enhanced annuities and equity release schemes by playing off a perceived gap in the market for persuading consumers to shop around for better retirement income.

Government officials have a major confidence-building exercise to perform to build faith in the proposed Pension Protection Fund, suggests Scottish Equitable research.

Britain's savings gap is likely to widen even further as most people underestimate their life expectancy by more than half a decade, warns the Society of Financial Advisers.

The Parliamentary Ombudsman will launch an inquiry into allegations of misleading guidance issued by the FSA, DSS and DWP.

A national campaign to tackle the problem of individuals losing their pension entitlement if they travel abroad is about to be launched.