Auto-enrolment

More than half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have swapped their auto-enrolment (AE) provider, seeking better value for money.

The UK must do more to address its ageing demographics, says Mercer, as its global pension index shows the country static in its rankings.

Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman has launched a simplified two-page annual statement in a bid to provide a best practice template for the industry.

The Pensions Policy Institute has called for the introduction of default decumulation pathways. James Phillips says the innovation could be risky, but is a worthwhile cause.

The government needs to boost pension schemes' access to illiquid investments, remedy the net-pay tax relief anomaly, and focus on securing a "successful Brexit" for pensions in its upcoming Budget, says the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA)....

As annuities continue to fall in popularity, this year's Future Book suggests savers need more help choosing retirement income products. James Phillips explores the proposals.

Financial services provider STM Group will expand into the auto-enrolment (AE) market after acquiring Carey businesses for £400,000.

Three pension enrolment companies have been wound up by the High Court after the Insolvency Service found they had misled clients.

Most respondents in this week's Pensions Buzz do not think businesses should be able suspend AE contributions if in financial distress.

This week's top stories include Marsh and McLennan Companies agreeing to buy JLT, and the home secretary calling for AE to be scrapped in a no-deal Brexit scenario.