Barnett Waddingham

This week's top stories included what pension schemes should do following the arrival of MiFID II, and Barnett Waddingham posting a 40% rise in pre-tax profits

Five in six schemes are potentially at higher risk because they do not have formal contingency plans in place, according to research by Barnett Waddingham.

Barnett Waddingham has posted a 40% rise in pre-tax profits and an 11% increase in turnover, latest accounts reveal.

Ahead of the second Budget of 2017, industry experts tell James Phillips what they think the chancellor will seek to change on 22 November.

Half of firms are worried staff will not use their company pension scheme to support themselves into retirement because of freedom and choice, according to a study.

Changing third-party administrators can cause all sorts of issues, including loss of data. Michael Klimes looks at examples of poor transitions and asks if it is a widespread problem

The "legislative paralysis" since June's snap general election and the dominance of Brexit debates means the Chancellor could tinker with "monstrous" tax relief in his Autumn Budget in November, Sir Steve Webb has said.

As the government plays catch-up with the state pension age, Malcolm McLean wonders whether 70 is now the new 64.

A planned amendment to IAS 19 under consideration by the International Accounting Standard Board (IASB) could have big consequences for scheme funding arrangements.

Norwich-based family business Jarrold & Sons has entered into a £19m buy-in with Aviva, insuring benefits for over 500 members.