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Forcing company bosses to join the same defined benefit (DB) schemes as their staff could protect pensions better than the threat of prison sentences for scheme mismanagement, Warwick Business School (WBS) has suggested.

People approaching retirement are "systematically misjudging" their longevity and undervaluing annuities, the Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) says.

The number of businesses expecting to have a master trust as their main defined contribution (DC) pension scheme is expected to double over the next three years to 26%, a LifeSight survey reveals.

Schroders survey reveals sustainable investment activity is highest among European investors. Kim Kaveh explores the research.

Some 39% of people over the age of 50 are not willing to take any investment risk with their pension savings, Retirement Advantage research finds.

More members are transferring out of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes when informed of the option, which suggests trustees must think carefully about member communication, according to research.

Employers should do more to engage members with pensions and help them harness the full potential of their options to reach a good retirement outcome, according to research.

Some 79% of people would like to see stricter rules and checks to ensure pension pots are secure, according to a survey by the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA).

Kathryn Saklatvala has been appointed global content director at Bfinance and will be responsible for the group's efforts in producing research for clients.

Only 3% of final salary defined benefit (DB) schemes with assets of over £1bn are now open to new members according to Barnett Waddingham.