Retirement

Entrepreneurs and the self-employed will benefit from government plans to allow unused pension allowances to be carried forward by up to three years, according to Hornbuckle Mitchell.

The industry has welcomed the Treasury's plans to simplify the pension allowance system but should it go further to encourge long term saving?

The annual allowance for tax privileged pensions will be cut from £255,000 to £50,000 from April next year, the Treasury announced this morning.

Pensions experts have spoken out in support of Lord Hutton's key proposals to reform public sector pensions.

The size of pension charges is thrust into the public spotlight tonight when a BBC investigation claims some managers take as much as 80% of contributions in fees.

An overwhelming majority of annuity customers use the internet for shopping, research, financial management and communication, research from Just Retirement reveals.

The pros and cons of making the open market option the default process for retirees

The need for the industry to work together to develop the equity release market

Suffolk Life's John Moret has warned that pension providers with legacy issues could struggle to keep up with the pace of legislative change over the coming year. Do you feel that this is the case and if so what impact do you think this will have?

How discretionary managers can be used as part of retirement planning