Joanne Segars

Six-month delays 'disappointing' for an ageing population, critics argue

Flat-relief welcomed, EET to TEE rejected

As the government unveils plans that would effectively force local government pension funds to pool their investments, Stephanie Baxter looks at what could be in store.

Joanne Segars looks at the impact of a Budget that promises further radical change

The pensions industry breathed a collective sigh of relief as the government said it would not introduce a secondary annuities market until 2017.

The government has announced plans to work with the local government pension scheme (LGPS) to pool investments with the aim of significantly reducing costs.

Plans to stimulate long-term investment in Europe through the integration of capital markets could fail if the needs of pension schemes are not taken into account, warns PensionsEurope.

Pension schemes often struggle to find clear or consistent reporting of company workforces, leading to a crucial "missing piece" in corporate reporting, according to the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

The appointment of Ros Altmann as pensions minister has been welcomed by the industry

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has teamed up with insurers, unions and small businesses to urge the next government to set up an independent pensions commission.