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Proposed changes to European pension rules would make it harder for employers to change their defined contribution (DC) provider, according to Towers Watson.

Fraudsters targeting pension pots in the wake of freedom and choice reforms are increasingly linking their efforts to investment scams such as fine wines and overseas property, Citizens Advice has warned.

The Ensign Retirement Plan, an industry-wide defined contribution (DC) scheme for the shipping sector, opens for business tomorrow.

Sackers has promoted Joanna Smith and Naomi Brown to associate director and Emma Martin to senior associate.

Industry figures have established a group to help trustees understand their responsibilities towards the security of member assets in defined contribution (DC) schemes.

Alison Bostock has been appointed as a client director at Pitmans Trustees (PTL) as the firm expands its presence in London.

The findings of the latest KGC Associates administration survey shows how the market is coping with enormous change. Helen Morrissey takes a look at the findings.

Paul O'Sullivan has been appointed regional development manager for the North by the Pensions Trust.

The pensions industry recognises the need for change, but thinks the summer Budget spells trouble and ‘ISA pensions' would mean lower retirement incomes, according to PP research.

Taking 'freedom and choice' to the masses