pensions

The Pensions Regulator will issue 8,000 occupational pension schemes a 'scheme return form' towards the end of the month, in accordance with the Pensions Act 2004.

Pensions minister Stephen Timms has promoted the idea of socially responsible investment by stating companies with environmental policies or that allow union representation are better investments.

Scottish Equitable is wading into the open annuity market, which it believes is dominated by too few players.

As many as 20% of smaller firms would axe staff if forced to contribute towards the pension pots of their employees, new research suggests.

Oonagh McDonald, director of the Retirement Income Reform Campaign (Rirc), has urged the government to adopt Retirement Income Funds (Rif's), as a reform model for pension income in the UK.

The Liberal Democrats have accused Labour for constructing a pensions system that is ‘both complex and ineffective.'

The ABI has called for automatic enrolment by workers into their company pension schemes, with an additional option to opt out, as part of a greater package of reforms to encourage a new savings culture in the UK.

Adair Turner, chairman of the Pensions Commission has warned against government issuing ‘very' long-term longevity bonds, due to increasing UK life expectancy.

While young Brits are at least saving some their monthly earnings, new research suggests they are still not putting aside enough for their future retirement.

As many as six out of ten young Brits, aged between 16 and 34, are not saving a single penny towards their retirement, new research indicates.