occupational pensions

A fifth of intermediaries in the group pensions market believe they will have fewer customers and earn less because of the RDR, according to a study from ORC International.

The DWP's free Pension Tracing Service has helped 350,000 people find out if they are eligible for a workplace pension pot from previous employers.

Pension funds are increasingly implementing ETFs as low-cost, transparent tools for accessing new asset classes, according to consultants.

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The Pension Protection Fund's proposed levy calculation reforms will bring "stability and predictability" to scheme payments, chief executive Alan Rubenstein says.

Advisers have likened public sector pensions to 'Ponzi' schemes and say reform is long overdue.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy has proposed to allow some people to retire earlier than at age 62 after pressure from trade unions.

A large number of over-50s will opt to cut their pension contributions in order to cover debt repayments if interest rates rise this week, research from LV= suggests.

Life assurance group Just Retirement has acquired The Open Market Annuity Service (TOMAS) in a bid to streamline annuity shopping.

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.