Executive pensions ditched for cash as tax relief bites

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Pension schemes are being ditched for cash supplements in the remuneration packages of FTSE100 chief executives, a study shows.

The introduction of the annual £50,000 limit on pension tax relief in April has accelerated the drop off in pension schemes being offered to executives and an increase in cash supplements, consulta...

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