A $224trn (£174.2trn) combined deficit could hit the six largest pension systems if action is not taken now to address longevity risk, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has warned.

The Scottish National Party (SNP) has promised to put pressure on the next government to extend automatic enrolment (AE) to the self-employed and low paid.

Nuclear specialists and managers have voted in favour of reforms which will see their retirement fund based on career average earnings rather than final salary from next April.

BT may close its defined benefit (DB) scheme to future accrual in a bid to stem its ballooning deficit, according to reports.

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) has increased its allocation to alternative property assets with the purchase of 32 nurseries and one special educational school.

James Phillips explores what the win for the trustees in the British Airways trial means for other pension schemes.

BT may allow the trustees of its pension schemes to take over some of its assets in the case it fails to meets its pension obligations, the firm has suggested.

This week's top stories include coverage of a green paper response which said The Pensions Regulator needs to be investigated and the Pension Protection Fund privatised.

The 3i Group Pension Plan has completed a £200m buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC), its first insurance policy so far.

The industry believes the Conservative proposals for pensions are the best approach, with some stating the commitment to ditch the triple lock is a 'bold but correct' move.