pensions

In light of calls for a pensions reform and the ongoing debate, the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has questioned the merits of a modernised contributory state pension against a universal pension based on citizenship.

The confusion and uncertainty around the UK pensions system, will continue for at least five more years, despite government efforts at simplification, the head of pensions strategy at Scottish Life claims.

The pension deficits of FTSE 100 firms declined by nearly £12b during July, the biggest reduction since October 2003, says Watson Wyatt.

While nine out of ten advisers believe Section 32 is the best way for the majority clients to protect their tax free cash entitlement leading up to A-Day, research shows no further activity in the market, says Scottish Equitable.

A leading economist has hit out at the Turner Commission for wrongly focussing on a so-called ‘pensions saving' as the most relevant to the standard of life during retirement.

Its good and bad news as far as pensions go in this morning's papers with the Transport and General Workers' Union firstly reacting angrily to reports the "Phoenix Four" directors of MG Rover have pledged just £5,000 each towards a trust fund set up for...

An All-Party Parliamentary Group has been created to try to establish a clear consensus between the various political parties over the state of the current pension system.

Six out of ten ageing Brits are unaware of the changes affecting theirt pension funds as a result of A-Day on 6 April next year, new research indicates.

The Trades Union Congress (TUC) is threatening widespread industrial action over government plans to change current pensions policy in the public sector, including raising the retirement age from 60 to 65.

HM Revenue & Customs says it is aware of interest in setting up pensions arrangements intended to increase the value of an individual's pension rights at 6 April 2006, or rights in relevant schemes in an 'artificial' manner.