The Economy

Economic uncertainty is expected to grow while the UK leaves the European Union, which could make it harder to increase auto-enrolment contribution rates. Michael Klimes asks if more flexibility is needed

Jeremy Lang takes a look at recent market movements and asks if we are seeing a shift to fiscal policy

Britain cannot lecture other countries if it does not deal with corruption in its own financial system according to the National Crime Agency's (NCA) Nigel Kirby.

It is "easy" and "profitable" for the fund management industry to ignore the problem of excessive hidden charges says David Pitt-Watson.

The cost and size of pension deficits are increasing which has consequences for trustees, company directors and shareholders. Michael Klimes asks if investors are starting to worry.

The industry has to be more flexible to make defined benefit (DB) schemes more sustainable during this time of economic uncertainty says Ros Altmann.

The Labour party will work to ensure the fallout from Brexit does not undermine the sustainability of the UK's economy and pensions system according to Angela Rayner.

Who should the ghost of Jacob Marley be haunting this Christmas?

Deloitte has launched a defined benefit (DB) master trust that bundles up its actuarial and administration services.

Understanding the state of the economy is an important factor in any scheme's investment strategy according to Axa IM's Yoram Lustig.