flexible benefits

The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has thrown support behind proposals to allow first-time buyers to use part of their pension pot as a deposit for a home.

British Airways (BA) has proposed a 'flexible' company-wide scheme as it continues to consult on closing its defined benefit (DB) New Airways Pension Scheme (NAPS).

Working for an SME used to mean having limited benefit options. Owain Thomas explores why that is changing and what opportunities are now open to employers