Retirement

As auto-enrolment proceeds smaller employers can struggle to get the support that they need. The Auto-enrolment Advisory Group has launched AE in a Box, a low-cost system aimed at supporting small employers through the auto-enrolment process.

Many people look to the US and Australia as models of DC best practice. However, are we right to follow their lead when it comes to auto-enrolment? Helen Morrissey takes a closer look.

When looking at how to improve the UK's pension system we often look to systems such as those in the US and Australia for inspiration.

In this week's RP quick fire poll we asked readers to tell us how they expect the equity release market to develop.

Equity release specialist Bower Retirement Services has set out plans to double its adviser force following an upturn in business volumes.

Prudential has appointed Capita Financial Managers as authorised corporate director (ACD) for seven Prudential open ended investment company (OEIC) funds, holding the assets of 2,000 UK clients.

Berkeley Burke director Gareth Roberts, who was in charge of implementing Retail Distribution Review (RDR) rules in the firm's wealth management division, has left the firm.

Satisfaction guaranteed? Post-Budget pension pot investing

As more individuals choose to work beyond the state pension age, Andy James weighs up the options for those approaching retirement.

Pensions firm Barnett Waddingham has bought Harsant Services' 2,700-strong self-invested personal pension (SIPP) book for an undisclosed sum.