17:03 | 05 Jan 2009
| By
Edward Lander
Pensions provision across smaller firms is rapidly deteriorating as schemes struggle to survive ‘hostile’ economic conditions, according to actuarial research.
11:26 | 05 Jan 2009
| By
Maryrose Fison
This year's Budget could include measures to help pensioners and savers who have been hit by the slashing of interest rates, as Prime Minister Gordon Brown pledged to help those who have lost out.
00:01 | 03 Jan 2009
More than money itself, what most people need is peace of mind. If you do not take control of your finances, they will control you.
00:01 | 01 Jan 2009
| By
Joss Harwood
The responsibility for your financial security in retirement now rests with you
00:01 | 31 Dec 2008
| By
Lorna Bourke
If you survived 2008 without losing any money and with the value of your home holding up, you have done well. So what will 2009 bring?
17:17 | 16 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
Standard Life has branded the Department of Work and Pensions' proposals to the age discrimination consultation 'irrelevant'.
15:29 | 16 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
(Updated) Chancellor Alistair Darling has revealed that thousands of retired public sector employees will see their pension cut next year because of an administrative blunder costing around £126m.
12:12 | 16 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
Norwich Union will reduce commission on its Your Pension Select and Stakeholder Pension contracts from 26 January 2009.
11:49 | 15 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
Britain's largest pensions buy-out has taken place, securing benefits for members of the Thorn Pension Fund through a £1 billion transaction with Pension Insurance Corporation.
11:35 | 15 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
The Confederation of British Industry has called for an urgent review of public sector pension schemes, which it estimates will cost tax payers nearly £1 trillion over the next few decades.
10:44 | 12 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
New calculations have revealed that single pensioners’ state pension will have plunged more than £200 through pensioner inflation in 2008/2009.
17:29 | 11 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
The Association of Consulting Actuaries has today condemned the government for failing to address ‘middle way’ options in its response to this year's risk-sharing consultation.
09:00 | 10 Dec 2008
| By
Iain Martin
Alexander Forbes plans to develop a telephone-based service to tap mass market clients in its group pension plans.
13:52 | 09 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
Alliance Trust will cease new business on its full Sipp product from Friday, due to concerns over its administration.
11:45 | 09 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
A £400,000 confiscation order was yesterday made at Birmingham Crown Court for the raid of security company Cheney & Son’s £3m final salary pension fund
10:46 | 08 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
The Personal Accounts Delivery Authority has launched an 84-page discussion paper looking at securing an income at retirement
18:10 | 05 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
(Update) The Financial Services Authority’s review into pension transfers has revealed that up to 16% of cases may involve ‘unsuitable’ advice, with only a quarter of firms providing fault-free advice.
09:00 | 03 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
Advisers challenge provider plans to build occupational pension schemes with 'early withdrawal facility'.
09:00 | 03 Dec 2008
| By
Maryrose Fison
Elderly people are being put at risk as financial planners slip through loopholes in long-term care qualification system, says long term care specialist.
10:41 | 02 Dec 2008
| By
Richard Harris
The Personal Accounts Delivery Authority is consulting on proposals to launch an annuity provider panel and develop a 'self-service' annuitisation process, saying it will stress the importance of seeking advice to members of the pension scheme.
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