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The Department for Work and Pensions must monitor the overall rate of participation in auto-enrolment rather than focusing on opt-out rates, providers have warned.

Defined contribution default strategies within FTSE100 and FTSE250 firms have not diversified away from pure equity exposure, Schroders research says.

Croydon Pension Fund is the latest local government pension scheme to add infrastructure to its investment portfolio.

Employers need more clarity on their position with regards to enhanced early retirement rights and TUPE, an Allen & Overy lawyer warns.

Former prime minister Tony Blair warned politicians are struggling to make the "right" decisions on pensions, public services and welfare due to short-term political pressure.

Metlife has appointed David Oliver and Gill White to its underwriting team, in an expansion of its employee benefits business.

The longevity swap market appeared to dry up in 2012, as new business dropped by more than two-thirds, according to data from Legal and General.

BlackRock UK head of defined contribution Steve Rumbles has resigned from the company.

Engineering firm Costain has seen the benefits of its incentive exercises wiped out as its deficit remained relatively unchanged, its final results show.

Awareness of auto-enrolment among intermediaries has improved since 2012, but knowledge gaps still remain among small business advisers, the Pensions Regulator says.