ABI

Insurers are split over how the industry should tackle the issue of "unfair" active member discounts, PP can reveal.

Employers forced to cut pay rises to pay for pension plans; Companies warned not to dismiss pay revolts; Axa asks staff to give up index-linked pensions; Pensions worry QE2 will raise liabilities; High price for overstating inflation

Better pensions promised as ABI changes annuity rules; Action needed now to end scandal of pensioners who lose £3.3bn a year; Pension laws wipe out red tape savings; Not in the best of health? You could triple your income in retirement

Helen Morrissey assesses the ABI’s proposals

UK - Advisers have welcomed plans to introduce a compulsory code of practice for insurers which is designed to encourage consumers to shop around for an appropriate annuity when they approach retirement.

Advisers have welcomed plans to introduce a compulsory code of practice for insurers which is designed to encourage consumers to shop around for an appropriate annuity when they approach retirement.

Margaret Snowdon outlines admin association's priorities

Just how are we going to get more people saving for retirement?

UK - The Government should cap defined contribution scheme charges to match the existing limits on stakeholder pensions to avoid complaints about ‘mis-selling', the Workplace Retirement Income Commission says.

Government should cap defined contribution scheme charges to match the existing limits on stakeholder pensions to avoid complaints about ‘mis-selling', the Workplace Retirement Income Commission says.