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Henderson Global Investors is making its institutional share classes available to retail investors, and launching a range of 0.75% share classes, ahead of the Retail Distribution Review (RDR) deadline.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should monitor all defined contribution (DC) pension schemes - whether they are trust or contact based, a lobby group says.

Platform Axa Elevate has removed the fund switch charge on its bundled pricing structure.

The government is considering the ability of financial advisers to advise on social investments as part of an effort to boost activity in the area.

The Bank of England (BoE) considered buying bicycles so its officials could move around London in the event of a full-scale financial meltdown, it has been revealed.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has inadequate processes in place to measure performance, a National Audit Office (NAO) report has found.

The government is to announce details of a deferred payment scheme for residential care for the elderly, which will allow councils to lend individuals money to pay for care, then recoup the money when their house is sold after their death.

An independent financial adviser is spearheading a campaign to revive trust in financial services, which he said has reached "crisis point".

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