pensions

New figures released by the Department for Work and Pensions indicate the average weekly net income for all pensioners is £246 for the period 2003/4.

The Pension Service, a Government run initiative set up under the Department of Work and Pensions, has launched a Pension Tracing Service.

Only half the key 45-54 age group is contributing towards a pension, suggests new research from Mintel.

A pensions expert is warning industry members not to jump the gun by concentrating solely on A-Day in 2006, as there are other changes affect pensions advice before then.

An IFA has attacked the Government for a lack of effort in communicating simplification changes, leaving thousands of pension holders ignorant of how A-Day will affect them.

The Pensions Regulator has released an annuity booklet for pension scheme members approaching retirement.

Labour policy on pensions will provide nothing more than a set of principles to govern a future Labour Government, claims political analyst Cicero Consulting

Now the election is under way, the financial services industry is jostling to get in on the act and try to keep its lobbying issues firmly in the middle of talk about voter needs.

The Government has published draft regulations for the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) for consultation.

An asset management firm is calling for politicians from all parties to be scrutinised over their blueprints on how to encourage higher national savings in the lead up to the General Election.