Investment

The Queen has confirmed plans for an overhaul of the UK state pension system in the upcoming Pensions Bill.

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

In this week's quick fire Retirement Planner poll we ask: Which area will generate the most growth for advisers?

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Pension minister Steve Webb's decision to stop foreign spouses claiming UK state pension based on their husband or wife's history of National Insurance contributions is 'cynical' and a knee-jerk reaction to UKIP's election success, deVere Group has said....

Axa Wealth's Elevate platform has seen assets under (AUM)management increase 50% from £4bn to £6bn, according to first quarter results.

Bringing forward the end of pension scheme contracting-out by 12 months was not motivated by the expected £5.5bn bump to government coffers, economic secretary to the Treasury Sajid Javid has said.

Zurich has launched an auto-enrolment default investment fund in conjunction with Schroders after the recent launch of its own defined contribution master trust.

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

In this week's quick fire poll we ask: Research from LV= has found advisers believe equity release will be a significant future growth area. Do you agree?