Stephen Nichols has been appointed head of strategy and development by Anthony Hodges Consulting (AHC).

PP looks at the pros and cons of pooling risk

Young people could be hit disproportionately by the pension freedoms being introduced in April according to Baroness Jeannie Drake.

Bad headlines about annuities in April 2015 could lead to a "tragedy" of people not buying them anymore according to Michelle Cracknell.

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

Nearly one in six MPs (15%) expect the state pension to disappear within a generation, according to research from Now Pensions.

Richard Smith has been appointed consulting actuary by Spence and Partners.

Burges Salmon has made four appointments to its pensions team as Crispin Freeman, Charlotte Osmond, Amy Davies and Stacey Yon join the practice.

The most common definition of a long-term investment horizon for pension schemes is ten years, according to research carried out by PP.

Plans to introduce a standardised member benefit statement across Europe would needlessly increase costs for members, warn trustees.