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Consumers will save an extra £1bn in pension tax relief this year as more join workplace schemes, according to research from Prudential and unbiased.co.uk.

Changes to defined contribution scheme (DC) governance over the last five years have not improved member outcomes, according to 61% of pension managers and trustees in a survey.

Gerald Wellesley has been appointed a director at HR Trustees where he will help the firm grow its professional trustee services.

More than a third (36%) of employers have seen staff enquiring about transferring from a defined benefit (DB) to a defined contribution (DC) pension scheme since April, research finds.

Changes to workplace pensions are seen by independent financial advisers (IFAs) as their key growth opportunities for 2016 according to Aviva.

Almost half of those opting for income drawdown in retirement have done so without seeking advice, new data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shown.

Pension professionals believe the industry spends too much time dealing with problems that affect a small number of high earners, according to PP research.

UK pensions look good in theory but the system could turn out to be alarmingly fragile. Michael Klimes finds out why

Fewer than ten life companies will have conquered the market by 2020

This year's Autumn Statement saw planned increases to AE minimums delayed by six months. Helen Morrissey is not impressed.