Increase in the number of women working past the age of 60, IFS finds

More women are working past the age of 60 because of the raising of the state pension age, according to the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS).

Auto-enrolment could be the Government policy that succeeds and is popular, says pensions minister

Early feedback to the first phase of auto-enrolment has been “stunning” according to pensions minister Steve Webb (pictured), while Steve Jones, pensions manager at Asda – one of the first companies...

UK employees still to be convinced on pension saving as challenging times hit hard, Aviva reports

UK employees remain undecided on retirement saving despite growing awareness of the government reforms, which will mean millions of people will be automatically enrolled into a pension for the first...

Membership of workplace pension schemes falls to lowest level in 15 years

Membership of workplace pensions schemes has fallen for the 11th year in succession to 46%, a 15-year low, figures from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) have revealed.

UK workers face 12 years of hardship in retirement after savings run out, HSBC warns

Today's workers will run out of savings just seven years into their retirement, according to a report published today by banking group HSBC.

Pension reforms will give more incentive for low-paid workers to save, says DWP

The Government's state pension reforms will work with automatic enrolment rules to boost pension saving among low and medium earners, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has said.

Regulators warn against pension cash "predators"

Regulators and Government bodies are launching a crackdown on pension "predators" who tempt people to cash in their pension fund before retirement.

Employees must start to increase pension contributions, warns Friends Life survey

Only a quarter of over 50s still in work feel they have contributed enough to their pension pot to afford a comfortable retirement, according to research published today by financial services provider...

FSA set to investigate pensions annuity market

The Financial Services Authority (FSA) is to investigate the way annuities are sold amid fears that many people are losing out on thousands of pounds of income a year when they retire.

Pension deficits rise by £150 billion in 2012

Pension deficits increased by £150 billion last year to reach a total of £550 billion, according to research published by professional benefits firm, Xafinity.

Auto-enrolment is a relief for employees worried about retirement plans, NEST report reveals

Despite economic difficulties, employees welcome auto-enrolment as many haven’t made long-term saving a priority, a report published today by National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) reveals.

Final salary pension schemes closing at the fastest rate on record, says NAPF

Final salary pensions in the private sector have closed their doors to new staff at the fastest rate on record, says the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

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