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Scottish Widows has launched an auto-enrolment platform.

Defined contribution members could be unaware that their policy is not protected against losses resulting from the collapse of an insurer, warns Pitmans Trustees.

State pension reform is on the rocks after David Cameron raised concerns the reform would alienate elderly voters.

The Department for Work and Pensions will be among the larger employers entering auto-enrolment this autumn.

The Office for National Statistics will consult on changes to the Retail Prices Index (RPI) formula, which could wipe millions of pounds off scheme liabilities.

Pension Insurance Corporation has invested £50m in Raglan Housing Association as part of a strategy to increase its holdings of housing association and infrastructure debt.

The UK's main inflation rate fell back towards the 2% target in August after reversing a surprise jump the previous month.

Barclays Corporate and Employer Solutions has announced a significant expansion with the appointment of four consultants.

Professional Pensions has launched its inaugural Investment Performance Study to provide an in-depth assessment of scheme satisfaction with asset managers.

Trustees should be prepared for life expectancy of members to continue to increase rapidly despite data from the Office of National Statistics suggesting a possible slowdown, says Mercer.