UK - New research from Watson Wyatt has found that 70 % of senior new hires at large UK companies are now offered a defined contribution (DC) pension.

Software provider Focus Solutions is launching an "out of the box" extranet solution for the sale of self-invested personal pensions.

Many people are relying on property to fund retirement, an investment management firm claims.

Companies could jeopardise Pension Protection Fund levy savings if they appoint directors who have been involved in business failures, Aon Consulting warns.

Independent financial advisers must ensure savers need the extra flexibility self-invested personal pensions give them, the Financial Services Authority warns.

Lawyers unprepared

The Pensions Regulator has warned it will use its powers if trustees cannot agree funding plans with sponsoring employers.

THE PENSIONS Regulator has published a questionnaire to generate feedback from key stakeholder groups.

Capita Hartshead has donated a collection of its administration surveys to The Pensions Archive Trust.

Capita Hartshead has donated a collection of its administration surveys to The Pensions Archive Trust.