Annuities

In this week's quick-fire poll we ask: Should all pension charges be capped at 0.5%?

Since the coalition came to power in 2010, Steve Webb has been charged with the task of implementing auto-enrolment. Helen Morrissey spoke to the pensions minister about the first year of AE and challenges that lie ahead

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

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The National Association of Pension Funds is investigating steps it can take to help DC members get a better deal at retirement - hinting at the launch of a broker service.

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The government has extended a payment scheme for Equitable Life policy holders to mid-2015 and is due to launch an advertising campaign to encourage more policyholders to come forward.

Retirement Planner readers can get a 10% discount on the upcoming Henry Stewart SIPPs and Retirement Option Conference.

Every seven minutes a chronically sick saver is being deprived of a bigger income in retirement, leaked figures reveal.

The majority of savers under the age of 45 are unaware of the amount of income they can expect from their pensions when they retire, according to Standard Life.