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UK pensions look good in theory but the system could turn out to be alarmingly fragile. Michael Klimes finds out why

ECB’s decision to cut deposit rates suggest interest rates may stay low

The euro shot up against all major currencies after the European Central Bank (ECB) cut deposit rates to -0.3% and extended its asset purchasing programme.

NEST should be made the default auto-enrolment provider for small firms, according to a majority of respondents to Professional Pensions research.

Fairline Boats has been accused of missing three months of pension contributions for its 468-strong workforce.

Mercer has appointed Wayne Davidson as senior consultant in its investment advisory service as the firm looks to grow the business.

Two out of three people believe they will have to work past 65, mainly because they do not expect to have enough money to retire, research finds.

The triple lock is "one of the most bizarre policies" implemented in UK pensions for a long time according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Here they are. The winners of the Professional Pensions Investment Awards (PPIA) 2015.

Top stories online this week include the Autumn Statement, an updated code of conduct for defined contribution schemes, and a first bulk annuity deal for Scottish Widows.