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THE Pensions Action Group has won its judicial review case against the government, however, the department for work and pensions plans to appeal the case.

An ombudsman decision giving members the legal right to claim misquoted benefits has been overturned by the High Court.

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New guidance for firms offering defined contribution schemes is a "significant step" towards improving governance standards, Watson Wyatt says.

Trustees and employers must take responsibility for minimising their risk-based levy payments to the Pension Protection Fund, Lane Clark & Peacock warns.

BT could see its pension deficit increase by £4.2bn if Accounting Standards Board proposals are implemented, John Ralfe warns.

UK - The Court of Appeal has found the government did mislead at least 125,000 people about the safety of their pensions, in a ruling this morning.

Nearly three-quarters of trustees would be concerned if a private equity firm took over their scheme sponsor, research shows.

A fixed cost-charging structure for personal accounts would be a "regressive step" and penalise the target market, Aon Consulting claims.

Pensions Management Institute vice-president Brian Critchell is joining communication consultant Anthony Hodges Consulting.