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The government must address the issue of means-testing now as Britain cannot afford another round of pension reform, the Conservatives warn.

B&CE Benefit Schemes has seen a record rise in operatives numbers in 2008 from new business.

The government has insisted amendments to the Pensions Bill will minimise the risk of levelling down of existing good pension provision, delegates heard.

The reduction of VAT from 17.5pc to 15pc will reduce self-invested personal pension charges for members who hold commercial property, Standard Life says.

ALMOST three-quarters of workers are unaware of what personal accounts means, JLT Benefit Solution research reveals.

Government moves to freeze the pension lifetime allowance at £1.8m between 2010 and 2015 will undermine retirement planning for top earners, providers claim.

Trustee boards must adopt a more business like mindset to ensure schemes are run effectively, the Pensions Management Institute says.

AVERAGE trustee salaries are increasing as the role becomes more onerous, Mercer says.

The founder member of the Occupational Pensions Advisory Service Margaret Grainger has died.

A clear link between financial capability and wellbeing has been identified by Financial Services Authority research unveiled at the Life Academy 2008 annual lecture.