Pensions

Labour's pledge to reduce the auto-enrolment threshold is a step in the right direction but lower paid employees are still missing out under the ‘band earnings' rules, according to Scottish Widows.

As many as ten million pension savers will increase their contributions to take advantage of greater at-retirement flexibility announced in the Budget, according to research.

Labour is set to announce plans that would see an extra 1.5 million workers automatically enrolled into a pension scheme.

n this week's quick fire Retirement Planner poll we ask: Should commercial property be classed as a 'standard' SIPP asset?

In this week's Retirement Planner news round-up we highlight five key stories you might have missed over the past seven days.

James Hay Partnership is to take on Capita's self-invested personal pension (SIPP) book, subject to agreement with each holder.

Pensions minister Steve Webb is keen to see 30% tax relief on pensions and the end of the lifetime allowance. What would this mean if implemented? Fiona Murphy takes a closer look.

Protection from the lifetime allowance is a big issue. Martin Tilley looks at the importance of investment growth in determining who might be affected.

What happened at 1 Stop and what can advisers do to prevent SIPP suitability failures? Fiona Murphy takes a closer look.

Why advisers must have their say on the Budget guidance guarantee