More than 80pc of pension scheme administrators are concerned about their readiness for e-filing, which become mandatory in October, a survey shows.

ONLY 13pc of IFAs plan to rely on conventional annuities as their main source of retirement income while 8pc plan to continue working indefinitely.

US - The new-found surplus of defined benefit (DB) plans in the US may be built on rocky foundations, according to Societe Generale Asset Management (SGAM).

A VOLUNTARY code of conduct for the private equity industry will not reassure staff at takeover target firms that their pensions are safe, union leaders warn.

HIGH earners are more likely to benefit from flexible working than those on less than £25,000 a year, a report has revealed.

WORKERS at the Rosyth Royal Dockyard are being balloted on strike action over pension cuts.

Retail and banking giants - including Asda, Marks & Spencer and HSBC - are creating an age-diverse workforce through innovative recruitment policies, research shows.

UK - A survey from Hewitt Associates has said many additional voluntary contribution (AVC) pension schemes in the UK are not doing enough to help members understand their investment options and drive value for money.

HARVEST Housing is giving its 520 staff healthcare cover through a cash plan from HealthSure.

IRELAND - The value of the National Pensions Reserve Fund (NPRF) rose to €18.9bn in 2006 aided by investment returns and an annual cash injection from the government.