The European Commission (EC) has dropped plans to include solvency requirements in an overhauled pensions directive to be presented this autumn.
23 May 2013 | 14:56
Pensions liabilities have risen by 60% over the last five years, compared to a 40% rise in assets, according to KPMG research.
23 May 2013 | 07:00
A Labour government would force small, poorly-performing schemes to merge, shadow welfare secretary Liam Byrne will announce today.
24 May 2013 | 11:11
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