EEF

The coalition's pledge to simplify the rules and regulations that have hindered occupational pensions in the past is welcome news.

The Conservatives' pensions capability has been severely damaged with the loss of Nigel Waterson from the Commons, the EEF says.

The department for work and pensions has published a note for employers detailing the risk sharing options available under current legislation.

Government moves to overhaul the section 75 debt regime have fallen short of industry expectations and have been branded a disappointment by employers.

The EEF has set up a crucial meeting with key stakeholders to address problems with proposed changes to the section 75 employer debt regime, PP has learned.

It would be a "huge wasted opportunity" should the crumbling political consensus lead to the abandonment of the 2012 pension reforms, the EEF says.

EEF head of employment policy David Yeandle talks to Jenna Towler about the rocky road of political consensus and how important it is for pension reforms to stay the course

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Employers and workers are being asked to submit their views on the default retirement age to feed into the official government review taking place next year.

Final salary schemes in the manufacturing sector have reached the "end game", employers say.