With the launch of an interim regime, the consolidation market is set to take off. But before superfunds begin taking on schemes, the regulator must have 'rigour and understanding' of the market, David Fairs tells James Phillips.
Lane Clark & Peacock partner Steve Webb has urged ministers not to rush raising the pension access age amid growing speculation of a Budget announcement to accelerate the current timetable.
This week’s top stories included further calls for reforms of the pension freedoms, and prevailing uncertainty over cuts to tax relief on pension contributions.
Further reforms to pension freedoms are needed to ensure the long-term success and sustainability of pension freedoms, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).
The Net Pay Action Group (NPAG) is urging the government to deliver on its manifesto pledge to review unfair tax rules in pensions.
The Money and Pensions Service (MAPS) has made ten appointments across the pensions and wider financial sector to work on the practicalities of establishing pensions dashboards.
Pensions have been seen as unfathomable for too long. George Currie says two initiatives currently underway may begin to change this perception.
A pensions bill expected next year must include law to require schemes to collect, publish and analyse cost transparency data from their asset managers, MPs have been told.
The Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) have agreed a partnership deal in a bid to formalise their relationship.
The two-sided simplified annual pensions statement should be applauded, even if it missing information, says Jonathan Stapleton.