Executive pensions arrangements are set to cause more headaches for employers as they prepare for new rules for higher rate tax relief on pensions contributions.

PM’s annual Sipp survey reveals industry concerns for the immediate future, but hope remains in the long term as the market regroups

The revamped Department for Work and Pensions looks set to prioritise state pension reform over the 2012 workplace changes.

The inaugural Pensions Rocks! event has raised more than £7,500 for charity.

The industry has reacted strongly to rule changes following last month’s increase in the normal minimum pension age from 50 to 55.

More than 70% of insurance groups cite preparing for Solvency II as the top concern for their risk management operations.

The new government’s commitment to removing compulsory annuitisation at age 75 has been warmly welcomed by the industry.

On the morning of May 7, there must have been a fair number of pensions lobbyists scratching their drowsy heads. Months of building close ties with the former Conservative shadow pensions minister Nigel Waterson looked to have been in vain at just the time when his party was in pole position to form a new government.

Vanguard, the investment management firm, has warned the cautious strategy of the National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) could have a major impact on the development of target date funds in the UK.

More than four in 10 UK schemes still have no exposure to emerging markets, but some have as much as 15% of their portfolio exposed to the asset class.

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The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) could be liable for millions of extra pounds in schemes where equalisation has been miscalculated.

Membership of defined contribution (DC) schemes fell by 3% between 1997 and 2009, according to figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Continued interest in special purpose vehicles (SPVs) among blue chip employers is expected to follow moves by Marks & Spencer (M&S) and Sainsbury’s.

many european governments are in the process of raising retirement ages to pay for pensions and healthcare.

You’ve probably been thinking that bookshelf in your office is looking a little under-utilised and have been in the market for a tome that is both useful and suitably heavyweight to make you look more professional before your colleagues.

party politics and speculation about what will happen to our country’s political landscape have understandably dominated our media over recent weeks.

Employers have the on-the-ground experience to create pensions policy, and should be an active part of the decision-making process, rather than it being left as political football

With the impending influx of low and medium earners into Nest, it falls to employers to ensure a reliable and accurate flow of information to staff as many save for the first time

Fresh from a consecutive two-year win for trustee excellence, Mike Sullivan tells Hjalmar Tjan about Veolia Environnement’s governance approach and the challenges of a hung parliament

The debate surrounding BP’s oil sands mining practices is highlighting the growing need for investors to be attentive to companies’ environmental activities

The marked increase in popularity of the products, ahead of some significant regulatory changes, is putting new pressures on the market

Self-invested pensions have been  tarnished by fraud in the past few years, but they still have much to offer, if they can prove themselves

The market has shown a healthy growth over the past several years, but many factors are colliding to create uncertainty about its future.

With a major squeeze on pensions tax relief for high earners almost certain to take place over the coming years, the executive classes will have to explore other means of saving.

The Pension and Investment Provider Awards applaud the innovation and quality of service achieved by the industry in the past year

The whole area of pensions switching has been a major issue for the Financial Services Authority (FSA), but how widespread are the shortcomings of high risk elements in advisory firms?

Alistair Connell (pic) has been named chief executive officer of Aon Consulting, effective from July 1.

Stuart Southall has been elected as chairman for the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA). He takes office on June 1 and will succeed Hewitt Associates’ Keith Barton.