Retirement

FTSE 350 pension schemes remain relatively well funded, according to Mercer.

Standard Life predicts setting up its personal accounts services could require up to 4,000 extra staff, as concerns mount providers will not be able to meet the escalating costs of the new pension system.

Actuarial consultancy Punter Southall has branded the Government's 82% tax on surplus pension funds handed to family as inheritance "disproportionate".

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SCOTTISH Life is set to launch an Income Release plan that takes advantage of the flexibility offered by the A-day rule changes, as well as providing a traditional income drawdown facility.

Fidelity International has relaunched its FundsNetwork SIPP as a free-for-life pension wrapper.

One in five consumers does not know if they would remain in personal accounts, according to research by Legal & General.

Scottish Life has launched a plan to allow customers to release pension funds before retirement.

The Government will launch an advice website for consumers following the open market option (OMO) review.

Fears providers will be reluctant to get involved in personal accounts were dismissed by pensions minister Mike O'Brien today, despite confirming the Government will not provide any start-up funding.