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Corporate wrap platforms should take the lead from pop- ular internet sites like Facebook and Google to tap into the growth of online transactions, delegates heard.

One in six defined benefit schemes has been pledged a contingent asset to shore up recovery plans in a review of more than 1,800 plans by The Pensions Regulator.

The government must review Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme levels of benefits or risk seeing pensioners becoming much poorer, Susan Andrews warns.

Today, thousands of public sector workers are to strike over proposed reforms to their pensions. But just how do they compare to private sector provision?

The £2.4bn Universities Superannuation Scheme has boosted its property portfolio with the purchase of a 35,000 square foot warehouse and green field site.

GREECE - The Greek parliament has narrowly voted to approve a drastic austerity package despite facing widespread opposition.

US - An audit of the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) has cleared the fund of pay to play practices but uncovered "troubling aspects" regarding the use of placement agents.

UK - Almost half of FTSE100 directors are either still members of open defined benefit schemes or retain benefits under closed schemes, according to research by Incomes Data Services.

Introducing the collective defined contribution model in the UK could increase typical members' pensions by up to 45% according to actuarial consultant Hamish Wilson.

Almost half of UK firefighters say they will quit the service if the government makes changes to their pensions, a poll has found.