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Moving to a flat-rate single tier state pension will take the risk out of advising people on whether it pays to save for retirement, MPs heard.

Self-invested personal pension (SIPP) provider Stadia Trustees has stopped accepting all new business.

Network Intrinsic has questioned whether the stigma surrounding with-profits funds may be forcing clients into unsuitable products when they come to fund their retirement.

Some employers are fretful about discussing automatic enrolment with their employees for fear of straying into "heavily regulated" financial advice, a study suggests.

Hargreaves Lansdown is to launch a fully integrated corporate wrap and flexible benefits system.

Fund managers' and pension funds' dedication to pursuing short-term investment goals is causing severely reduced returns, a panel of MPs heard.

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