Defined Contribution

Two thirds of pension experts believe the government should consider creating a simple default option for annuity purchases.

The Co-operative Group is set to offer its career average PACE scheme to all workers following a widespread review of its retirement benefits ahead of auto-enrolment.

The Pension Quality Mark has opened up its awards programme to schemes with flat rate charges and contribution charges ahead of auto-enrolment.

Solvency II rules will force insurers to increase reserves and cut annuity rates by up to 20%.

Focusing on simple messages will be a key part of ensuring the success of auto-enrolment, pension minister Steve Webb says.

The Pensions Regulator has published a list of key features that defined contribution schemes "need to be able to demonstrate" to show they will deliver good outcomes for savers.

Default funds are firmly in the industry's spotlight after the Association of British Insurers and the Investment Management Association announced joint initiatives to "build standards" in the area.

Here it is: the 36 key features The Pensions Regulator believes will improve member outcomes in defined contribution schemes.

The People's Pension has unveiled its "starting" trustee board, composed entirely of independent trustees.

It is paranoia that drives so much opposition to saving, Rachel Dalton writes