Auto-enrolment

The last week has seen an almost unprecedented level of pension news in the nationals and with some relief those within the industry will be shouting ‘finally!' But has it really helped?

‘Inappropriate' active member discounts could threaten the success of auto-enrolment and must be restricted, Legal and General says.

Goddard Perry Group has launched its master trust called SALVUS which is designed specifically for auto-enrolment.

British Telecom will use a combination of its existing Standard Life defined contribution scheme and the National Employment Savings Trust for auto-enrolment.

The National Employment Savings Trust will implement a fully-automated process allowing self-employed people to join the scheme in January 2013.

Once again charges on pension funds are hitting the headlines. Pensions minister Steve Webb has pledged to legislate on charges for auto-enrolment schemes if the industry does not clean up its act.

As the row over charges intensifies, Rachel Dalton examines the arguments.

Jack Jones looks at the Association of Consulting Actuaries' research on pension arrangements for smaller employers.

Fiona Murphy takes a look at how the Associated British Foods pension scheme is evolving its communication strategy.

Rachel Dalton talks to shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont about shaking up the shape of the pensions marketplace.