pensions

The CBI and IMA have both voiced their approval for findings from the Employer Task Force to strengthen the position of the UK's voluntary pensions system.

The Conservatives have announced plans to eradicate the ‘bias' shown against women who contribute towards the state pensions system.

The Government has been warned it is facing a ‘last chance saloon' fight to stave off compulsion towards pensions.

The Pensions Regulator, established by the recent Pensions Act, has provided a first draft code of practice highlighting the importance of people involved in running pension schemes to report breaches of the law.

Educating and informing working Brits on pensions is crucial if the country is going to reverse a 60/40 ratio of state to private retirement provision and close the current savings gap, research indicates.

Wrap propositions have yet to be configured to cope with proposals for A-day reforms, suggests a new report, as some systems still do not offer fully integrated pensions support.

With an ever-encroaching A-Day, Abbey for Intermediaries has launched a CD to aid advisers to identify clients who might most need a review before simplification of the new pensions regime.

An additional £2.1bn will be spend on pensions in the next fiscal year, the government says today.

As little as 40% of employers think their staff ‘appreciate' pensions as part of company benefits, a survey from human resources consultant Mellon suggests.

The Actuarial Profession has welcomed suggestions from the Bank of England to issue longevity bonds in response to the current pensions debate.