Value for money

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

As US savers fight their pension schemes over high costs and charges, there is concern British trustees could see similar action. James Phillips reports

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has today released its updated defined contribution (DC) code of practice, as well as six guides on complying with legal obligations.

Most respondents believe a move away from selling products is essential

The pensions industry must move away from a product mind set to deliver better outcomes for members according to Jonathan Watts-Lay.

Ian Pittaway looks at the challenges the industry faces in measuring value for money.

Lack of an agreed definition of value for money is posing many challenges for the industry. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at research by the Pensions Policy Institute which suggests a number of solutions

Failure to find an agreed definition of the ‘value for money’concept means trustees and providers are unable to provide schemes in the best interests of all members, according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

PP takes a look at the first IGC reports to see how the

PP looks at how the Just Retirement and Partnership merger could impact market competition.