Standard Life

The latest Pensions Bill has failed to address differences between contribution refunds in trust-based and contract-based schemes, providers say.

Changes to auto-enrolment legislation outlined in the latest Pensions Bill have been cautiously welcomed by the industry.

The National Employment Savings Trust's efforts to simplify language used by pensions providers has been welcomed by the industry.

Michael Bow assesses the possible impact of the IGG's guidelines for investment governance of defined contribution schemes

Each month DC World asks readers for their views. This month we ask: The Investment Governance Group has published its guidelines. Are these to be welcomed and what difference do you think this will make to pension schemes?

Standard Life has been ordered by the Pensions Ombudsman to reconsider its decision to pay pension benefits to a deceased policyholder's mother instead of his ex-wife.

The industry has broadly welcomed the Treasury's upcoming consultation on allowing savers early access to their pension pots.

Individuals transferring from defined benefit to defined contribution schemes could be expected to sign a statement acknowledging the potential change it may cause to their benefits.

Ian Buchan looks at how many DC schemes are restructuring in preparation for 2012

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