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Cash-strapped pensioners are turning to a life of crime to fund their golden years.

A group of 13 opposition MPs have called on the government to delay switching to the CPI index for public sector pensions until further research has been conducted into pensioner spending.

The value of public sector pensions has been cut by a quarter and future reform will need ‘trade-offs between adequacy and affordability', according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

Curtis Banks has launched an online portal for SSAS clients in a bid to equalize its SIPP and SSAS offerings.

HSBC today launches Workplace Retirement Services (WRS) for corporate IFAs and employee benefits consultants to offer defined contribution (DC) pension products and services.

The 2% upfront charge on contributions into NEST is part of an 'outstanding deal,' delegates at the Professional Pensions Show 2010 heard.

Labour shadow pensions minister Rachel Reeves explains to Sebastian Cheek why the government's indexation switch needs further thought.

NEST's reliance on gilts to provide steady growth in its default fund will leave many of the most vulnerable savers with the lowest income exposed to inflation, No Monkey Business (NMB) warns.

The banning of commission from 2012 will lead to adverse cost impacts for three quarters of employers, Jelf Employee Benefits (JEB) warns.

A consultation on legislation overriding the rules linking pension increases to RPI will go ahead, pensions minister Steve Webb revealed at the TUC Member Trustee Network annual conference.