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The timing of the government's review of defined contribution (DC) pension regulation could cause 'widespread confusion' for employers, warns shadow pensions minister Rachel Reeves.

Pension providers may have to disclose whether or not they receive commission or interest on cash accounts held in their SIPPs, according to an FSA consultation paper launched today.

Danish pension fund ATP is set to launch an alternative to the National Employment Savings Trust, with the help of former Conservative pensions spokesman Nigel Waterson.

Pension funds, life offices and equity managers have welcomed BP's reinstatement of dividends after a nine month drought, despite payouts being half pre-spill levels.

Former TSC chairman Lord McFall will direct an independent inquiry into the failings of the current private pension system, as new figures show there has been the equivalent of one piece of fresh pension legislation every week since 1995.

The government has called for evidence to review the regulatory differences between trust-based and contract-based defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.

Enhanced annuity provider Just Retirement has joined the board of the Pensions Income Choice Association (PICA).

Standard Life has launched its Active Money Personal Pension (AMPP) online.

Reforms to public sector pensions have been delayed until summer 2011, the Treasury has confirmed.

An EU ruling to equalise annuity rates for men and women could be finalised as soon as 1 March.