Michael Johnson

ISA-style pensions 'spell disaster'

The local government pension scheme's (LGPS) reported investment costs have increased to £748m and charges per member have more than doubled in six years, according to a report.

Plans to measure LGPS funding levels consistently from 2016 will give a more realistic picture of the scheme's health status with many funds expected to come out worse, writes Stephanie Baxter

The government has been urged to scrap tax and national insurance relief on retirement savings and replace pensions with ‘ISA warehouses' in a radical shake up.

Peter Askins says a simple system of tax credits is the answer

Top stories on PP this week included controversy over the exit of Paul Spencer from the BA scheme and the latest round of the Box Clever court battle. Here's what you might have missed.

Michael Johnson pulls the strings

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.

Industry responds to wide-ranging consultation

The government has launched a broad-ranging consultation reviewing pensions tax relief, Chancellor George Osborne has announced.