Pensions
BT disappointed by Ofcom pension veto
The communications watchdog yesterday blocked BT from raising its wholesale prices to help fill the £3.8bn black hole in its pension fund.
Inside Pensions
Revealed: The scandal of how pension providers rake in the money
Sunday, 12 December 2010
Britain's industry charges some of the highest management fees in Europe, which results in savers losing thousands of pounds in charges over the terms of their policies. Maryrose Fison and Julian Knight investigate
Scrapping age-75 rule will aid the wealthy
Saturday, 11 December 2010
Annuity rule changes will mean flexible arrangements – for some.
Simon Read: The right planning will help your dreams come true
Saturday, 11 December 2010
When will you be able to afford to retire? The answer, increasingly, looks likely to be never. If you're not still trying to pay off your student debts in your sixties, you'll need cash for your children, your crumbling home, or even to simply pay for decent healthcare.
Scheme trustees told to be tougher
Wednesday, 1 December 2010
Pension trustees were told yesterday to carry out tougher investigations into the financial health of employers. The demand was made by the pensions regulator at a time when large numbers of companies are finding themselves under stress, which puts pension schemes at risk.
BBC and unions turn to ACAS in pension row
Friday, 26 November 2010
The two sides in the BBC pension dispute are to hold talks at conciliation service Acas to resolve a final point of clarification.
Over-50s expect to stop working later
Tuesday, 16 November 2010
One in five older people expect to work past the state retirement age, many believing they will still be working well into their 70s, according to research by the insurance company LV.
Public sector pension contributions may rise 4bn
Monday, 15 November 2010
Public sector workers may have to pay up to 4 billion more a year into their pension schemes following a consultation on the way their contributions are calculated, it emerged today.
BT attacked over £3bn pension saving
Friday, 5 November 2010
BT has scored a second significant victory for its pension fund in a month after it emerged that its deficit will be slashed by £3bn as a result of government reforms. Yet, trade union officials were dismayed, saying the overhaul would leave thousands of the scheme's members out of pocket.
New pension won't feather your Nest
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Auto-enrolment scheme is good news, but it may not give everyone a comfortable old age
Julian Knight: At last, a true citizens' pension is on the cards
Sunday, 31 October 2010
Make no mistake; the legacy of Gordon Brown's chancellorship is unravelling.
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