SPP

Latest SPP research shows the majority of pension professionals believe the current system is unfair. Jonathan Stapleton agrees, but says we shouldn't expect the government to provide a fix

The UK pension system is unfair on young people and the self-employed, a poll by the Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has said.

A panel at Pensions and Benefits UK discussed the strengths and weaknesses of the DB system. Michael Klimes reports

The Pension and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA), Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) and Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) have joined the cross-industry group on improving transfers and re-registration.

The Conservative Party's plan to replace the state pension triple lock with a double lock has provoked mixed responses.

Hugh Nolan gives his view on how pensions must develop over the coming years.

The government should consider introducing more flexibility to auto-enrolment (AE) increases to reduce the risk of opt-outs especially post-Brexit, according to Hugh Nolan.

As the FCA closes its consultation on improving transparency of costs and charges in pension schemes, James Phillips asks the industry whether the watchdog has the right solution.

The government has set out detailed plans to ban cold calling and give more powers to trustees to stop rogue transfers. Michael Klimes asks if it is enough to stop scams.

Hugh Nolan believes members struggling with increased auto-enrolment contributions should be offered a chance to opt back down to the previous level rather than making it an "all or nothing" choice.