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As many as 26% of people approaching the age of 50 have no pension or retirement savings, according to research published today.

Skandia has seen a rapid rise in the number of advisers writing flexible drawdown business on its pension platform, with figures up 200% in the past 12 months.

Scotland should avoid altering pensions tax relief if it becomes independent, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF)has said.

Smaller firms may be reluctant to use advisers in the run-up to auto-enrolment, writes IFA Sheriar Bradbury, but if commission still existed...

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Women expect to receive an average of £3,000 less in joint retirement income than men, according to research from Prudential.

Shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont has attacked the government's consultation on scheme charges as too short and "phoney".