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Pension professionals believe the industry spends too much time dealing with problems that affect a small number of high earners, according to PP research.

UK pensions look good in theory but the system could turn out to be alarmingly fragile. Michael Klimes finds out why

Fewer than ten life companies will have conquered the market by 2020

This year's Autumn Statement saw planned increases to AE minimums delayed by six months. Helen Morrissey is not impressed.

Research from The Pensions Institute predicts the demise of many life companies, while assets under management (AUM) are expected to double to £550bn

Regulator code aims to simplify legislation for trustees

The Pension Quality Mark (PQM) has launched a consultation on developing a kite mark for retirement income products.

RPMI has achieved the PQM Plus standard for its employee scheme in recognition of the governance standards, communications and contributions.

Almost one in eight calls to Fidelity's Retirement Service in October was from people enquiring about how to use their defined benefit (DB) pots following the April pension freedoms.

The government's plans for ensuring their members are not paying commission to advisers out of their own pot do not include further responsibility on employers.