Ros Altmann

Six years ago the UK government began to introduce a series of initiatives aimed at protecting and simplifying pensions, but have they succeeded? Gill Wadsworth reports

Retirement savers should consider taking their tax-free lump sum now to avoid possible new tax charges after the general election, BDO Investment Management says.

The final set of regulations governing the Financial Assistance Scheme has been laid before parliament.

The confusing nature of UK pensions is damaging competitiveness and could stymie the recovery from recession, top industry figures warn.

UK - The confusing nature of UK pensions is damaging competitiveness and could stymie the recovery from recession, top industry figures warned.

Alistair Darling's proposals to reform public sector pensions cover up a 45% hike in costs next year, independent pensions consultant Ros Altmann warns.

UK - Conservative Party plans to accelerate the increase in the state retirement age have been backed by senior industry figures.

UK - The next government should introduce an independent pensions commission to provide long-term continuity over pensions policy, a survey by GP's sister publication Professional Pensions revealed.

The next government should introduce an independent pensions commission to provide long-term continuity over pensions policy, a PP survey reveals.

A row over the funding level of the EMI pension scheme has resulted in the replacement of trustee chairman Ian Smellie.