Analysis

Big data is changing the way many industries operate, Michael Klimes asks if it can do the same for pensions

The majority of the industry is behind the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) decision to put pot follows member on the back burner.

FTSE350 defined benefit (DB) schemes paid out £13bn more than they received in contributions last year, raising the risk they could be forced to sell assets at depressed prices.

A ministerial statement issued last week put key policies such as pot follows member and collective defined contribution on hold. Helen Morrissey gauges the response.

Pensions don't have to be boring

Measuring value for money is difficult because it is completely subjective but there is a way forward, finds Stephanie Baxter

The latest inflation figures could cut deficits by £10bn

Both asset managers and pension schemes are failing to give investors enough information on the fees they pay, according to Professional Pensions research.

Can the UK replicate the Netherlands' success?

The chancellor's shock announcement that local government pensions will be pooled into regional funds to boost UK infrastructure means yet more upheaval for the scheme, finds Stephanie Baxter