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The industry has been calling for some sort of alternative to defined benefit (DB) schemes for as long as I can remember - saying such arrangements could provide a third way between DB and defined contribution (DC) schemes.

Smart Pensions has appointed Anna Eagles as an independent trustee to support its governance as it expands.

Industry believes regulator should have tighter control over concerning DB transfers to protect scheme members.

A set of tools to help trustees quiz their advisers and gain confidence in their decision-making has been produced by Aon.

Some £5.4bn was put into defined contribution (DC) pension schemes last year - an increase of 21% year on year, according to The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

Rory Murphy says real and positive changes in the industry are best achieved if they reflect the interests of the consumer

Respondents say dividend clearance regime for firms with pension deficits is a bad idea.

Four in five members of UK pension schemes do not know how to utilise savings pot for retirement, according to research by MFS Investment Management.

The Hymans Robertson Staff Pension Plan's governance committee has taken various steps this year to improve member experience, writes Michael Klimes

The UK pensions system remains relatively ungenerous and unequal compared to other countries, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has said.