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Proposals to reform the rules around qualifying recognised overseas pension schemes (QROPS) may prompt a spate of mis-selling of competing products, an expert has warned.

The government is encouraging older people to rent out their homes to increase income. Is this ever a good idea?

Pensions minister Steve Webb today hinted at his reluctance to legislate to ban active member discounts (AMDs) in pension schemes.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has said the government does not want small employers to seek independent financial advice on auto-enrolment.

Retirement Planner's round-up of the top pension stories this week.

The revised timetable of staging dates for auto-enrolment has been released by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).

Large-scale SIPP provider mergers are likely throughout this year as many will not have the assets required if capital adequacy requirements are increased, according to Suffolk Life.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has said the government is "absolutely prepared" to cap private pension fund management charges if they hinder saving.

At the start of one of busiest times of year it is easy to think about all the obvious things that need to be done with clients: the annual details such as using up the remaining annual allowance and getting in the tax return on time. There is however...

In 2011 the equity release market enjoyed the first annual rise in both total lending and plan sales since 2007 according to Key Retirement Solutions.