Consultants see an opportunity for DB schemes

Top stories on PP online this week include the merger of Just Retirement and Partnership, the rejection of upfront tax relief, and a 50% drop in deficit contributions.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has told defined benefit trustees to assess employer covenants as part of their triennial valuations, and monitor employer support regularly.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to launch a tool to help small employers assess their work force for auto-enrolment and calculate contributions.

Blue chips have halved deficit payments since 2012

Underwritten annuity specialists Just Retirement and Partnership are set for a £1.7bn merger after retirement flexibilities introduced in April triggered a collapse in the individual annuity market.

Ruston Smith on a tumultuous two years, and the challenges ahead

Workers believe the tax treatment of pensions is too complex and would welcome switching to a system that treats pensions like ISAs, according to research from PwC.

Stephanie Flanders sets out the three key themes for investors

Top stories on PP this week included controversy over the exit of Paul Spencer from the BA scheme and the latest round of the Box Clever court battle. Here's what you might have missed.