Sir Steve Webb

There are fears the government's new saving scheme could interfere with auto-enrolment. Kim Kaveh asks if we should be worried.

Esther McVey must ensure current pension projects are not neglected and continue the success of auto-enrolment (AE) as a priority, industry commentators say.

Just 12% of private sector defined benefit (DB) schemes remain open to new members, according to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

Michael Klimes asks if a permanent, independent body staffed by technocrats can find answers to funding retirement and social care

But 'clearer case' for change expected in 2020

Employers which pay just lip service to their auto-enrolment (AE) duties risk being sued if members fail to receive good outcomes, according to Royal London and Eversheds Sutherland.

The majority of respondents believe low-paid earners would benefit from a salary exchange arrangement.

Employees on low wages should be allowed to share in the benefits of a salary exchange for pensions, according to Royal London and Radcliffe & Co.

The Bank of England's (BoE) decision to increase interest rates for the first time in over a decade has been welcomed by the industry, yet the move will only be "symbolic" for most defined benefit (DB) schemes.

Trust-based defined contribution (DC) schemes with between one and five members face the highest ongoing charges for investing their retirement pot, research has revealed.