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The UK Independence Party (UKIP) would double the budget set aside for Pension wise this year from £30m to £60m if it wins the general election on 7 May.

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) has warned pensioners are twice as likely to be targeted by fraudsters after it received over 5,000 calls last year.

More than two thirds of industry insiders think Pension wise will suffer "major problems" in its first few weeks, according to Professional Pensions research.

Over half of businesses doubt the effectiveness of the government's guidance guarantee service Pension wise, according to research.

Non-executive director of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) David Harker has died aged 64 after a short illness.

Asset managers should be subject to similar regulation to annuity providers if they are to get involved in the retirement income market, argues the Financial Inclusion Centre.

One in ten pensioners has been approached by a fraudster looking to gain access to their cash, according to research.

For all the talk about pensions freedoms being the golden goose for the average man or woman, a closer look reveals it will not be easy for many people to get their money in April.

The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) has warned the public's perception of pensions could be damaged by disappointment in the Budget flexibilities.

Mike Furbank has been appointed manager by the Pensions Trust to lead the trustee services delivery team.