Aegon

Pension professionals have commended the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for launching a campaign to help people work for longer.

The government must use the forthcoming review of auto-enrolment (AE) to move people from "inertia to engagement" on pensions according to an expert.

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose to 1.6% in December on the back of falls in sterling following the Brexit vote, its highest level in two years.

As the FCA closes its consultation on improving transparency of costs and charges in pension schemes, James Phillips asks the industry whether the watchdog has the right solution.

The government has been criticised for excluding pensions from a poster which aims to inform the public on the various savings vehicles available.

The House of Lords has amended the upcoming Pension Schemes Bill to introduce a lifeboat fund for failing master trusts. James Phillips asks if this is a good idea

The OECD believes annuities are part of the solution to prevent people running out of money in retirement. Michael Klimes asks how viable this is in the era of Freedom and Choice

Aegon has appointed Dougy Grant and Paul Bucksey to its independent governance committee (IGC).

The chancellor has confirmed the government will keep the state pension triple lock but warned it could be cut in future due to rising longevity.

Stephen McGee has been appointed chief financial officer (CFO) of Aegon UK effective immediately.