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Martin Palmer of Friends Provident looks at how current developments could affect pensions

Sebastian Cheek reports from the DC 2020 - the future of defined contribution schemes session at this year's Professional Pensions Show

UK - The National Employment Savings Trust has reduced the upfront charge on contributions going into the scheme from 2% to 1.8%.

The National Employment Savings Trust has reduced the upfront charge on contributions going into the scheme from 2% to 1.8%.

UK - The National Employment Savings Trust will up its exposure to return-seeking assets through direct investment about five years into its life, its chief investment officer says.

Neil Carberry talks about the progress of auto-enrolment

Predictions auto-enrolment will boost scheme take-up rates among low earners are ‘over-optimistic', Standard Life warns.

The 2% upfront charge on contributions into the National Employment Savings Trust is part of an "outstanding deal," delegates heard.

The recent Association of Consulting Actuaries 2010 Smaller Firms' Pensions Survey found mixed views on the government's radical auto-enrolment reforms. David Robertson reports

NEST has confirmed its long-term administration contract with Tata Consultancy Services.