Tom McPhail

Savers are far more inclined to leave their cash in a pension if they understand the tax consequences of taking it all in one go, research has found.

Chancellor George Osborne is in danger of emulating Robert Maxwell "as a destroyer of pension savings" with plans for a retirement 'guidance guarantee', Tom McPhail has warned.

Members of the industry have expressed concern over collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes, which are expected to feature in the Queen's Speech later this week.

Four-fifths of scheme members are postponing annuity purchases in the wake of the Budget reforms, according to research.

Rachel Dalton examines Steve Webb’s plan to make annuities more consumer-friendly

The Regulatory Policy Committee (RPC) has condemned the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) consultation on a pension scheme charge cap as ‘not fit for purpose'.

The use of an annuity broker at retirement could be written into the latest version of the Pensions Bill after Labour tabled an amendment to the legislation.

Trustees of defined contribution schemes must do more to help members purchase retirement income products at the end of their careers, experts warn.

Rachel Dalton examines the forces closing in on money purchase.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of pension schemes have no intention of using corporate wraps as part of their defined contribution platform service in the near future, according to research.