Retirement

Pension transfer providers believe The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should issue guidance to trustees to simplify and speed up the process, according to a government report.

Annuity providers marginally increased single life annuity rates this month following the rise in gilt yields to just under 3%, figures have shown.

The sale of variable annuities and advice given to consumers will be closely scrutinised to limit potential mis-selling, a European Union (EU) pension body says.

Widespread errors in government estimates of life expectancy could end up costing taxpayers billions, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

John Whiting, tax director of the Office of Tax Simplification said taxing the state pension at source is a likely option as government look at ways to streamline the tax system for pensioners.

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Forcing employers to auto-enrol agency workers will be costly for businesses and deter saving among temporary staff, an MP has warned.

The government is assessing new types of pension scheme designed to even out the risks between employer and employee following the closure of many final salary pensions by private firms.

The removal of restrictions on protected rights brings both increased flexibility and risk to the annuity advice market.