Budget 2014

Research carried out by PP has found that defined contribution (DC) trustees think communicating the Budget flexibilities to members is their biggest challenge next year.

There will be 8,676 intra-employer transfers between defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes each year as a result of additional DC freedoms, according to a government impact assessment.

The government has been criticised for proposing burdensome and confusing rules on trustees in defined contribution (DC) schemes.

Nigel Ferrier says unprecedented changes in pensions will create losers as well as winners

PP looks at the lessons the government must learn from auto-enrolment if pension freedoms are to be a success

The government will have to review the pension flexibilities introduced in the Taxation of Pensions Bill within six months if an amendment tabled by Labour is passed.

As the time to implement Budget flexibilities draws near Helen Ball highlights the administrative implications that trustees need to consider.

Our top stories this week covered concerns over a drawdown capacity crunch and fines for savers who take advantage of DC ‘freedom and choice', a pension scam crackdown and a slap on the wrist for L&G. Here's what you might have missed.

PP looks at how asset managers and insurers are changing their offerings ahead of April

Thousands of savers face being hit with fines from the taxman for using their pension like a cash machine for the first time.