Consolidation

The Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) chairman talks to Michael Klimes about the challenges for occupational schemes and his unfinished business with Sir Philip Green.

The UK must do much more to consolidate scattered pots over the coming years as the benefits for savers are massive says MP Frank Field.

The debate over consolidation often cites regulatory hurdles, but perhaps trustees are the biggest issue, James Phillips writes

Labour has formally unveiled its general election manifesto - confirming pledges to amend the Takeover Code to protect pensioners, protect the triple-lock and give those overseeing the LGPS full trustee status.

James Phillips explores the diverse range of responses to the government's green paper on sustainability and affordability of defined benefit schemes.

Paul Traynor says UK schemes can learn a lot from the overseas experience of scheme consolidation

Mike Ramsey reflects on the government's Green Paper.

The PLSA's DB taskforce has suggested employers should be able to offload their DB scheme into merged 'superfunds'. James Phillips explores the idea.

This week's top stories include coverage of the Spring Budget, where the chancellor confirmed the money purchase annual allowance will fall to £4,000.

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has advocated a "full merger" of defined benefit (DB) schemes which splits employers from their burgeoning obligations.