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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a discussion paper to learn how financial services firm can better engage with an increasingly ageing population.

The biggest stories on PP this week were warnings that decent retirement could mean working until age 85, and the risks to members from pooling the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).

Pooling the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) may not tackle the root causes of its deficit hole and members could be put at risk, according to the Pensions Policy Institute.

Introducing a pension ISA could dramatically lower savings and reduce the size of the economy over 20 years according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

Margaret Snowdon has quit her role as director of JLT Employee Benefits to spend more time on causes which she believes are critical to the pensions industry.

Lawrence Churchill has been appointed chair-elect of the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) and will also succeed Michael Pomery as chairman of council.

Professional Pensions asks industry figures - including Baroness Altmann and her predecessor Steve Webb - for predictions on the key challenges we are likely to face next year.

Modelling confirms collective schemes work better for members

The master trust assurance framework (MAF) should be made compulsory to improve member outcomes according to Xafinity's Ken Anderson.

Taxpayers, the state and retirees have an uncertain future because of the ‘freedom and choice' policy introduced in April, according to research.