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Confusion prevails over cold calling ban; govt 'to consult again'
The government's plans to ban pensions cold calling could be subject to further delays amid speculation that yet another consultation is on the cards.
Self-select funds outperform average default fund by 4.9%, says research
The average pot size for members who actively select funds is £29,996 compared to just £3,790 for a defaulter, according to a study by Hargreaves Lansdown.
FCA enforces stricter reporting regime for pension freedom data
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set out how it will collect data on how savers are using pension freedoms, with first reports due in September 2018.
Plans to raise state pension age to 68 by 2039 heralded by industry
Plans to raise the state pension age (SPA) to 68 seven years ahead of schedule by 2039 has been welcomed by the industry as a necessary move to reflect rising life expectancy and keep costs affordable.
Helena Morrissey made a dame; Stephen Lansdown awarded CBE
Helena Morrissey, head of personal investing at LGIM, has been appointed a dame in the Queen's Birthday Honours list for improving diversity in financial services.
Are employees being empowered by financial education in the workplace?
Michael Klimes asks if the tools that companies use to help staff understand pensions and finance are sufficient
Hargreaves Lansdown hires Zurich's Stephen Lefley to head corporate solutions
Hargreaves Lansdown has appointed Stephen Lefley as head of corporate solutions to beef up its pensions proposition.
Tory plan to water down state pension inflation protection divides industry
The Conservative Party's plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock has provoked mixed responses.
Labour's pension plans receive nervous response from industry
The industry has reacted with concern after Labour revealed its plans to increase income tax, maintain the state pension age at 66, and impose new taxes on investments.
Labour policy to raise income tax could see tapered allowance cut
Labour's proposal to raise income tax for higher earners could result in industry "horror" with the annual allowance taper being slashed by £70,000, Hargreaves Lansdown has warned.
Tough master trust rules come into force as Pensions Bill gets Royal Assent
Members of master trusts will see greater protection as new rules for an authorisation regime and capital adequacy have been signed into law.
State pension review response kicked into next parliament, DWP confirms
The question of the state pension age will not be answered before the snap general election, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has told PP.
Hargreaves Lansdown: 80% of employers failing to help workers build adequate pensions
Eight of ten employers are not doing enough to help staff accrue adequate pension pots for retirement, according to research by Hargreaves Lansdown.
Why are opt-out rates much higher among older workers?
Older workers are more likely to opt out of a workplace pension than their younger counterparts. Michael Klimes explores why and how it could be fixed.
What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?
A surprise general election is in store in just over month, but battle lines are yet to be drawn. James Phillips explores where pensions sit in the chaos.
We need to engage with LISA
LISA is here and we have to deal with it. Helen Morrissey says the pensions industry needs to start communicating.
Does the industry need to get on board with LISA?
As the LISA launches to the public, the industry may need to play a role in ensuring savers get the best possible outcome. James Phillips explores its potential future
Five years on, how can we improve auto-enrolment?
As the government's review into AE kicks off, how should the policy progress post-staging? James Phillips explores the industry view
Budget 2017: The industry wish list
Ahead of tomorrow's Budget, PP looks at what the industry would like to see.
DWP refrains from 'unleashing monster' NEST into drawdown market
The National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) will not expand its decumulation offering to enter the drawdown market, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.
Hargreaves Lansdown to offer LISA on first day possible
Hargreaves Lansdown may be the first provider to offer the lifetime ISA (LISA) as it plans to launch the product on the first day possible.
Can annuities be compared with other retirement products?
A new index hopes to demonstrate the economic case for annuities in comparison to cash ISAs, equities and drawdown, but is this really possible? James Phillips reports
Industry welcomes government initiative to get people working longer
Pension professionals have commended the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for launching a campaign to help people work for longer.
Does auto-enrolment need to be more flexible to be sustained during Brexit?
Economic uncertainty is expected to grow while the UK leaves the European Union, which could make it harder to increase auto-enrolment contribution rates. Michael Klimes asks if more flexibility is needed
