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A million workers have now been automatically enrolled into a workplace pension scheme under a government policy to get more people saving for their retirement.

People living in expensive areas could lose nearly a fifth of their retirement income for life by not declaring their medical conditions, the insurer Partnership has found.

The UK's highest court has overturned a ruling that would have placed occupational pension schemes ahead of most other creditors in the event a company goes bust.

A surprisingly low percentage of consumers consult an adviser on a regular basis regarding their pension planning, according Aegon research.

The Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) has been fined £5,620,300 by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) for incorrectly reporting transactions it made in wholesale markets and, in some instances, failing to report transactions at all.

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

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US equities can benefit from the end of QE and post an annualised return of 10% by end-2014, according to AXA IM head of research Eric Chaney.

Seven Investment Management (7IM) has seen assets under management (AUM) pass the £5bn mark for the first time in the firm's eleven year history.

The next chief executive of state-backed lender Royal Bank of Scotland could be named next week, according to reports.