The pensions minister Steve Webb will answer questions from Work and Pensions Select Committee on tackling pension liberation and equalising occupational pension rights for same-sex couples.

The former chief executive of Royal Mail Pensions Trustees Gerry Degaute has been appointed to the LawDeb Pension Trustee team.

Capita Employee Benefits has appointed Jon Cooke to the newly-created position of head of technology sales to lead the sales and development of its portal and software.

Dalriada Trustees has expanded its presence with the opening of a south west office in Bristol to complement its services in London, Glasgow and Belfast.

The continued decline of defined benefit (DB) schemes has led to the industry being overcrowded with highly qualified actuaries, an independent trustee says.

Trustees must beware the limitations of fixed fee consultancy services, experts say.

Half of people over the age of 55 would advise their younger selves to save more on a monthly basis for retirement if they could travel back in time, according to an insurer.

The executive search company Flint Hyde has named Leo Meggitt as head of its pension practice following a staff reshuffle.

The Association of Member Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS) has added Barnett Waddingham's compliance officer Zoe Smith to its committee.

Independent Trustee Services (ITS) has appointed Darren Jefferson to the newly-created role of operations manager as it grows its business.