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As the LGPS funds embark on the challenging process of pooling, there is much to be learned from the experience of their peers across the globe, writes Stephanie Baxter.

The UK’s pension system has “major risks and/or shortcomings” which need to be addressed to improve its sustainability, according to the Melbourne Mercer Global Pension Index (MMGPI).

An Australian pensions expert has expressed his reservations about the timing and design of the lifetime ISA (LISA) at the Society of Pension Professionals' (SPP) annual conference.

The first six months of 2016 has been a whirlwind time for the pensions industry. The Association of Consulting Actuaries' incoming chair tells Kristian Brunt-Seymour about the policy changes he would like to see.

As schemes get larger we are likely to see more looking to develop in-house expertise. Helen Morrissey looks at what this means for the wider industry.

David Harris says the overhaul of Pension Wise could allow more cost efficient and better thought out solutions for consumer advice to emerge.

Assessing the strengths and weaknesses of the UK retirement sector

Replacement rates are being made obsolete by the retirement flexibilities introduced in April according to research from the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

Taking 'freedom and choice' to the masses

Could freedom and choice help deferred annuities make a comeback?