BDO Stoy Hayward

BDO has expanded its pensions advisory team with the appointment of former Grant Thornton director of pensions advisory Kelvin Wilson as head of pensions de-risking.

Schemes need reassurance, says Jonathan Stapleton

Industry figures have backed calls for companies involved in mergers and acquisitions to disclose their intention for the target company pension scheme prior to the deal.

The shift to CPI indexation could cut scheme liabilities by 3% but may not result in a one-off profit windfall for firms, an accounting task force has proposed.

EEF is running a series of nationwide seminars in the autumn for employers, offering advice on managing the risks and costs of their pension arrangements.

Employers should undertake enhanced transfer value exercises now before they come under greater scrutiny from The Pensions Regulator, an actuary warns.

Retirement savers should consider taking their tax-free lump sum now to avoid possible new tax charges after the general election, BDO Investment Management says.