Law and Regulation

George Osborne has undermined the long-term sustainability of pensions through freedom and choice, according to the shadow secretary of state for work and pensions.

The pensions ombudsman (PO) has ordered County Tyre to backdate payments to a member after it found they were wrongly stopped.

Just 13% of employers have reviewed their pension offerings since the April freedoms as most companies are still struggling to understand the implications, according to research.

Changes to pension tax relief in recent years have already caused schemes to lose members on higher incomes, according to research from the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA).

GMP reconciliation is a major issue and needs careful planning if it is to go according to plan. Helen Morrissey talks to two schemes about their experiences so far.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has launched a follow-up consultation to firm up plans to develop a single market for personal pension products (PPPs).

Transaction cost up 4%

Short-term bulk annuity pricing has become less predictable due to volatile market conditions and insurers adjusting to Solvency II, according to Aon Hewitt.

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

IORP II legislation is finally near completion. PP breaks down what it means for UK trustees