Barnett Waddingham

The expected explosion in transfer requests from defined benefit (DB) to defined contribution (DC) schemes has not materialised according to a number of consultancies in the industry.

The government is the biggest rival annuity providers face in delivering retirement income products to consumers, according to Barnett Waddingham.

Tax relief on pensions will be further restricted and a future government could consider the nationalisation of NEST and PPF assets, a panel of experts believes.

Creating a centralised database of member information will help the industry deliver effective guidance to pensioners according to B&CE chief executive Patrick Heath-Lay.

Trustees running schemes in England and Scotland no longer need to be concerned about EU cross-border requirements after the results of yesterday's referendum.

Michael Klimes looks at the arguments in favour

Almost half of Britons below retirement age had no pension savings in the years 2010-2012, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has revealed.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) will relax the tough stance it intended to take on non-property asset backed contributions (ABCs) after concluding a consultation on changes to its levy, PP understands.

Barnett Waddingham has broadened its defined contribution (DC) employee benefits service to fit the flexibilities announced in the Budget.

Questions about retirement planning were far and away the most common reason for calling The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) last year.