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BESTrustees has appointed Mercer's Rachel Brougham as a trustee executive to meet increasing demand from master trusts and insurers setting up independent governance committees (IGCs).

Pensions minister Steve Webb has rejected the idea that an ageing population could undermine plans to introduce collective defined contribution (CDC).

The interest rates for two new government-backed bonds for the over 65s will be announced on 12 December, Treasury documents show.

Around half of pension schemes are expected to enjoy a reduced Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levy for 2015/16 under its revised framework.

Detail in HM Treasury's Autumn Statement has spelled uncertainty for the future of claiming tax relief under salary sacrifice regimes.

Younger generation employees value emotive incentives over monetary perks and employers should use technology to harness this, Rosetta Stone says.

Middle sized pot holders could be encouraged to take financial advice by the guidance guarantee, according to pensions minister Steve Webb.

Ikea has topped up long-serving employees' pension pots by more than £1,000 each as part of a €200m (£157m) bonus scheme.

The government has confirmed it will not proceed with proposals to launch a new employee shareholding vehicle or introduce ‘marketable securities'.

Middle sized pot holders could be encouraged to take financial advice by the guidance guarantee, according to pensions minister Steve Webb.