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A third of people approaching retirement feel inflation poses the greatest risk to their pension pot, whilst long-term care was their second biggest concern, a survey from Sun Life of Canada found.

Smokers annuity rates rose in October after months of inactivity but RPI linked and level products were cut, according to Alexander Forbes Annuity Bureau.

Private sector pensions cost the taxpayer more than public sector pensions in 2007/08, Richard Murphy, founder of Tax Research LLP says.

Changes to tax laws on the Isle of Man will allow companies to provide more competitive Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme(QROPS) rates.

BBC's Panorama 'exposé' of pension charges earlier this week was just a Cheryl Cole short of 'tabloid rubbish', according to one biting Tweet. There were more...

The Pension Protection Fund's proposed levy calculation reforms will bring "stability and predictability" to scheme payments, chief executive Alan Rubenstein says.

Advisers have likened public sector pensions to 'Ponzi' schemes and say reform is long overdue.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has proposed to allow some people to retire earlier than at age 62 after pressure from trade unions.

Shifting the link between public sector pension schemes and final salaries to a career-average earnings option could hit female retirees hardest, experts say.

A large number of over-50s will opt to cut their pension contributions in order to cover debt repayments if interest rates rise this week, research from LV= suggests.