Retirement

Lord Lipsey has resigned from the Financial Services Consumer Panel (FSCP) just days after criticising aspects of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR).

A cross-party group of MPs have called on the Chancellor to end the Equitable Life Saga by apologising to policyholders.

The introduction of Personal Accounts is unlikely to grow UK pension provision in the way the Government hopes, says a leading Actuary.

Women hoping to buy-back missed state pension contributions are facing a 50% price hike in April, it has been revealed.

Pensions alone cannot solve a looming retirement crisis caused by the baby boomer effect and a radical rethink is needed, according to pensions expert Ros Altmann.

Employers should begin preparing for the introduction of the Pensions Act immediately, following formal confirmation of the legislation, according to Standard Life.

Assureweb has strengthened its annuity proposition with the launch of a new 'quick quote' service.

The government must address the issue of means-testing now as Britain cannot afford another round of pension reform, the Conservatives warn.

There are currently no suitable products available which truly reflect an individual's needs when they reach retirement, according to Aegon head of pension Rachel Vahey.

There are currently no suitable products available which truly reflect an individual's needs when they reach retirement, according to Aegon head of pension Rachel Vahey.