Punter Southall Aspire

Four more master trusts applied for authorisation to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) after the end of March deadline, according to its latest monthly update.

As AE contribution rates rise to a minimum of 8% in just a few days time, Kim Kaveh speaks to four master trusts about their preparations for a potential change in member behaviour.

The pension industry's reaction to the lack of policy in the Autumn Budget has been a mixture of relief and disappointment.

Sarah Culver has been made associate director of Punter Southall Aspire, in a bid to boost its defined contribution (DC) team.

AE staging dates are spread across seven years, but small businesses will have very little time to prepare for rate increases. James Phillips reports

Punter Southall (PS) Aspire has bought a significant stake in branding and communications agency Future Kings to bring a new skillset to the pensions market.

Lack of consistency across defined contribution (DC) default funds may result in larger numbers of members opting out, Punter Southall Aspire has warned.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed auto-enrolment (AE) contribution rate rises will be delayed until April 2018.

Eddie Bernatek and Richard Evans have been made associate directors in the defined contribution (DC) team at Punter Southall Aspire.

Punter Southall Administration Limited (PSAL) has taken over the administration of the Atkins Pension Plan.