Pension Protection Fund surplus increases to £1.8 billion

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF), the lifeboat for underfunded retirement schemes of insolvent employers, has reported a £1.8 billion surplus in its 2012/13 annual report.

Women’s retirement saving at all-time low, says Scottish Widows report

The number of women preparing adequately for retirement is at an all-time low, according to the latest Scottish Widows Women and Pensions report.

Pension contribution rates 'inadequate', PPI report finds

Employees who save for the pension at the minimum auto-enrolment rate will be short of money in retirement, according to the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI).

NAPF chairman calls for pensions industry to build trust

The pensions industry must do more to build public trust, new NAPF chairman, Ruston Smith (pictured) has said.

2014 could be the year the tide turns for the pensions industry, minister says

The next year will be a critical turning point for the pensions industry, if it can rise to the challenge and avoid scandals, pensions minister Steve Webb (pictured) said yesterday.

Surge in pensions confidence, NAPF survey finds

Confidence in pensions has risen significantly in the past 12 months, according to a study by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

Overhaul of UK pension system 'urgently required', pensions expert warns

Around 11 million workers are at risk of slipping into poverty when they reach retirement age, as the UK pension system is "not fit for purpose", leading pensions expert Ros Altmann has said.

Auto-enrolment risks creating nation of 'pension zombies', says Hargreaves Lansdown

Paying into an employees' pension fund is a "thankless expense" if no attempt is made to help staff understand and appreciate the contributions made, according to research by financial services firm,...

Teachers stage 24-hour strike in row over pay, pensions and working conditions

Today, teachers across four regions in the UK are striking as part of an on-going row over pay, pensions and working conditions.

Auto-enrolment 'success' as fewer than expected opt-out

Fewer people than expected have opted out of the Government's auto-enrolment pension scheme, according to the latest figures published by pension provider National Employment Savings Trust (NEST).

Firefighters to stage strike from midday in row over pensions

Members of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) will strike for fours hours from midday as part of an ongoing row over pensions.

OFT report into 'poor value' pensions: five key points for employers

Yesterday, the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) published its report into the £275 billion defined contribution (DC) pensions market.

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