Defined Contribution

Catherine Howarth says schemes need to explore different avenues to help members take ownership of retirement saving.

Over a third of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have already staged for auto-enrolment (AE) are contributing more than the statutory minimum.

As the FCA closes its consultation on improving transparency of costs and charges in pension schemes, James Phillips asks the industry whether the watchdog has the right solution.

PP research finds readers have concerns about how a master trust lifeboat fund would be funded.

The government has been criticised for excluding pensions from a poster which aims to inform the public on the various savings vehicles available.

This week we want to know if there should be a lifeboat fund for master trusts in the event of insolvency and how it should be funded.

More than half (55%) of small businesses see auto-enrolment (AE) as a burden, while 38% believe it is unfair on employers, a YouGov survey has revealed.

LV= has removed all pension exit charges from its products, allowing customers to switch to other providers without incurring a fee.

Professional Pensions has teamed up with Pension Funds Online to bring you the list of the biggest pension schemes in the country along with the details of their advisers, providers and asset managers.

While employers continue to be a "conduit" for pension savings, more emphasis must be placed on promoting individual responsibility according to the pensions minister.