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NHS Employers publishes pension tax guidance
NHS Employers has published guidance for employers to support staff affected by the pension taxation issues.
Freedom and Choice 'confuses' two-thirds of over-55s
Confusion over pension freedoms rules has landed savers with a higher than expected tax bill, according to Prudential.
DC members want flexible retirement pots
The majority of savers want flexibility in their defined contribution (DC) pensions, according to a survey by The Pensions Trust.
Secondary annuity market could pave the way for DB flexibilities
Introducing greater flexibilities for defined benefit (DB) members should be a serious legislative consideration for the government according to Broadstone technical director David Brooks.
Only 3% of large DB schemes open to new members
Only 3% of final salary defined benefit (DB) schemes with assets of over £1bn are now open to new members according to Barnett Waddingham.
Consumers flock to annuities over Brexit fears
Market volatility and concerns about Britain leaving the European Union are pushing people back into annuities according to eValue.
HMRC and FCA unveil draft rules for secondary annuities
HMRC and the FCA have begun consulting on a tax framework and rules for the secondary annuity market.
Government urged to introduce compulsion in pensions
People will not save enough unless government forces them to according to PP research.
Nearly one in five transfers out of DB since April freedoms
Almost one in five members transferred out of their defined benefit (DB) scheme to use their freedoms after receiving advice according to Willis Towers Watson.
Have your say: Was Ros Altmann right to criticise Iain Duncan Smith for resigning?
This week we want to know if the pensions minister was justified in condemning Iain Duncan Smith's resignation and how the regulator's trustee toolkit can be made more effective.
A day in the life of Pension wise
As Pension wise marks its first year of operation, Kristian Brunt-Seymour speaks to staff at the service's Banbury branch about their experience so far and how they think the service will evolve.
How can small schemes avoid being pushed out of the bulk annuity market?
As the number of small bulk annuity deals have fallen year on year despite overall growth in the market, Kristian Brunt-Seymour explores how small schemes can avoid being squeezed out.
Why the use of annual benefit windows is coming to an end
Nick Martindale looks at why annual benefit windows are becoming increasingly anachronistic in a 24/7 world and assesses the challenges and benefits for employers offering more frequent updates.
People's Pension picks SSGA as investment platform provider
The People's Pension has appointed State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) as its investment platform provider after reviewing its at-retirement offering.
Think tank warns of rise in pensioner poverty post-reform
There is a risk that pensioner poverty will increase after the implementation of freedom and choice from next month, according to a leading think tank.
