Government challenges

Last month the department for work and pensions published the results of some research looking at employer's pension provision and how this may change in the run up to 2012. The research illustrates the challenge facing the Government as most very small employers have little knowledge or interest in providing pensions for their staff. But, it also highlights the opportunities available for advisers to help medium and large employers prepare for the introduction of automatic enrolment and compulsory employer contributions. While the vast majority of micro employers - those employing less t...