Opinion

There has been a huge amount of talk about the challenges facing DB schemes. Jonathan Stapleton asks if we are really facing a crisis and, if so, what needs to happen.

Baroness Altmann believes DB scheme consolidation would both reduce administration costs and deliver better outcomes for members

Joe Dabrowski says superfunds will encourage employers to "step up" and pay more into schemes earlier than under existing arrangements.

David Harris says the UK still has much to do on pension reform and appears out of step with the global direction of DC.

Con Keating explains why he believes we need a debate to determine the precise role of DB pension schemes and their funds.

The FCA has taken a further step towards DC cost disclosure but, as Jonathan Stapleton says, such transparency will have its own hidden costs.

Richard Butcher says the pensions dashboard should not be launched until it has all its ducks in a row, even if that means later than 2019

Darren Philp explains why The People's Pension has published a full breakdown of transaction costs and is backing the introduction of a 'comply or explain' soft cap for such charges on DC funds.

As Pension Awareness Day passes, Jonathan Stapleton says why he believes it is so important to raise awareness about pensions.

LCP's Philip Boyle explains why he believes the CMA review will help set the investment consultancy market free.