Despite growth, pension funds still face a number of challenges, John Redwood says

The National Employment Savings Trust has published its UK voting policy in which it sets out a clear stance against excessive executive remuneration.

The Work and Pensions Committee has demanded the government bans member-borne consultancy charges on workplace pensions "without delay".

JLT Employee Benefits (JLTEB) has suspended consultancy charging on corporate schemes until the Department for Work and Pensions completes its investigation of the practice.

Ameriprise Financial has appeared to rule out a potential acquisition of Scottish Widows Investment Partnership (SWIP), saying available M&A opportunities "do not meet our criteria".

Lynn Strongin Dodds asks why so few trustees are engaging with firms on governance issues despite the clear advantages

Providers have made preparations to deal with auto-enrolment’s busiest period. Rachel Dalton reports

Rachel Dalton on the latest hitch that could hit auto-enrolment

Tom Becket examines the investment impact of France’s economic woes

Threadneedle parent company Ameriprise Financial is preparing an £800m bid for Scottish Widows Investment Partnership, according to reports.