The gender pension gap has narrowed to just 1%, but the pay gap and part-time working ratio means women are still saving less per year than men, according to Scottish Widows.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a pledge initiative to encourage trustees to commit to a step up in processes to protect member interests and combat pension scams.

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has launched its cybercrime guidance for pension administrators.

Pension professionals have called on The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to adopt a more pragmatic approach to regulation as the impact of Covid-19 hits defined benefit (DB) schemes and sponsors.

The Association of Member Nominated Trustees (AMNT) has published a report outlining the barriers in allowing trustees’ voting policies to be implemented by fund managers in pooled fund arrangements.

Most defined benefit (DB) schemes (70%) would not meet The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) ‘fast track’ requirements, according to analysis by Hymans Robertson.

More than half of UK savers agree they are unable to save sufficiently to achieve the retirement they want, according to research by BlackRock.

Simpler retirement ‘wake-up packs’ are not encouraging pension savers to take up free guidance, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called for pension experts and industry thought leaders to apply to become a member of its policy board.

Work and Pensions Committee chairman Stephen Timms has submitted an amendment to the Pension Schemes Bill aiming to increase the use of pension guidance.