Treasury

Charlotte Moore surveys the impact of the financial crisis on the corporate bond market

Toby Nangle questions the Treasury's policy of holding back supply of inflation-linked gilts

Treasury officials have summoned Centre for Policy Studies academic Michael Johnson to discuss radical post-election pension reform proposals, PP has learned.

High earners who contribute 15% of salary to a pension could be £18,000 a year worse off following the raft of tax changes introduced by the government, Punter Southall warns.

Pension funds engaging in private placements can earn attractive, inflation linked returns over the longer term and is an activity which is likely to increase, M&G says.

Sebastian Cheek previews the March 4 edition of Professional Pensions.

Industry responses to the Treasury's consultation on proposals to restrict higher-rate tax relief for those earning more than £130,000 - which closed yesterday - have been vehemently against the move.

The industry has lambasted proposals to restrict higher-rate tax relief for those earning more than £130,000.

US - The US Department of Labor (DOL) and the Treasury are requesting feedback on the implications of integrating a lifetime annuity arrangement into defined contribution plans.

Matthew Craig highlights the importance of monitoring custodians