Retirement

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: Should the baby boomer generation take more investment risk in the run-up to retirement?

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

Divorcees can expect to receive £2,600 - or 16% - less income in retirement compared with people who stay married.

Private equity firm Phoenix Equity Partners has bought a £35m stake in Key Retirement Solutions (KRS).

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The government's response to the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) restrictions is likely to be addressed in the passage of the Pensions Bill.

Pensions minister Steve Webb is drawing up plans to pool the pension schemes of "big, household-name" companies in a bid to lower charges and boost returns.

Pensions minister Steve Webb explains the significant role large scale collective defined contribution (CDC) could play in the UK.

The baby boomer generation must take more investment risk if it is to generate enough income in retirement, according to one investment management chief.

Baby boomers, who will own almost 75% of retail assets in five years, are looking for safe retirement solutions rather than ‘market leading' products, according to a report released today.