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The government has been urged to involve more consumers in the development of the pensions dashboard as YouGov research showed more than 90% have not heard about it.

Over half of employers believe the need to fund defined benefit (DB) schemes is affecting their ability to improve employee pay, a survey by the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has found.

This week's top stories included the revelation that the Communication Workers Union was planning to cut its pension provision, despite launching a ballot for industrial action against Royal Mail for similar plans.

Smart Pension has named Claire Altman as its first head of financial services, while Andy Cheseldine will take over her role as independent chair of trustees.

The government has revealed it will enhance HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) tax registration powers to clamp down on fraudulent pension schemes.

Most respondents were sceptical the dashboard could be delivered within two years

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has proposed a major shake-up of its defined benefit (DB) provision, despite threatening industrial action at Royal Mail for planning similar changes, PP can reveal.

The Marsh & McLennan Companies (MMC) UK Pension Fund has finalised a £3.4bn longevity risk transfer to the global reinsurance market through a captive solution.

The market is now under investigation by the competition watchdog following the FCA's decision to recommend a probe, writes Stephanie Baxter

Two-thirds of the industry believe The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should look at the immediate insolvency of a company when considering whether to approve a restructure involving a pension scheme.