David Fairs

The majority of defined benefit (DB) savers may sit in "well-run, larger schemes", according to The Pensions Regulator (TPR), but the watchdog has warned it will act on smaller schemes that are "lagging behind".

The Pensions Administration Standards Association's (PASA) Defined Contribution Governance (DC) Working Group has published guidance to help trustees, employers and administrators navigate an increasingly "complex" market.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has hired David Fairs as executive director for regulatory policy, analysis and advice, following Andrew Warwick-Thompson's departure last year.

As the Work and Pensions Committee's consultation on CDC closes, Stephanie Baxter asks whether it could offer a viable alternative in the binary pensions system

Introducing a flat rate of tax relief at 20% could save the Treasury up to £13bn, according to calculations by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

The government should establish an independent pensions commission to promote the betterment of private retirement income provision and make recommendations on both state and public sector provision, the Association of Consulting Actuaries says.

The freedom and choice agenda has shaken up pensions but there are concerns it is increasing inequality. Michael Klimes finds out why

The Chancellor's lifetime ISA (LISA) threatens to obstruct pension saving down the income scale according to Association of Consulting Actuaries chairman David Fairs.

Early state pension access for women affected by the age increase could lead to flexibility for everyone.

As tax relief reductions forces high earners to leave schemes, further reform could severely damage pensions.