Defined Contribution

Transaction cost up 4%

Helen Morrissey looks at PLSA research into the experiences of the first people to access retirement income freedoms.

Punter Southall Group has launched a new workplace pensions and savings business as part of its wider growth strategy.

Mercer has acquired health services firm Positive Ageing Company to help companies respond to the challenges of an ageing workforce.

In this week's survey we want to know if the lack of regulation in master trusts is a problem and whether your scheme gets more value from paying higher actuarial fees.

The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) has joined forces with Wealth at Work to tackle financial education in the workplace.

PP looks at the implications of any shift to flat-rate pension tax relief.

The draft defined contribution (DC) code is not suitable for all types of schemes and lacks clarity on trustees' responsibilities, according to responses to the regulator's consultation.

PLSA research shows room to be positive about freedom and choice though education challenges remain. Helen Morrissey takes a look.

Re-enrolment is a different process to auto-enrolment and Paul McGuckin highlights some issues trustees need to be aware of.