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The insurance industry was bombarded by almost 230,000 calls from consumers in the days after the ‘freedom and choice' reforms took effect, the latest figures show.

The Pension Schemes Bill has received Royal Assent to become official legislation ahead of freedom and choice taking effect from 6 April.

Labour’s plan to cut the annual and lifetime pensions allowances has been criticised by the industry, finds Natasha Browne

The Association of British Insurers (ABI) is set to criticise the government for failing to ensure the necessary processes are in place for the beginning of pension freedoms from 6 April.

One in ten pensioners has been approached by a fraudster looking to gain access to their cash, according to research.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has told pension providers they must question savers about their "health and lifestyle choices or marital status" before allowing a pot to be cashed in.

The Investment Management Association has been rebranded to The Investment Association as of today to reflect its widened membership.

Top stories last week include two decisions from the Ombudsman, a scandal over DC charges, proposals to fix the LGPS and a 12-year low for inflation. Here's what you might have missed.

DC charges branded "shocking rip off" as industry says things have to change

Here they are… The key findings of the Independent Project Board's final report into the charges and benefits in workplace defined contribution schemes, published today.