THE government came under attack yesterday for failing to address some of the most crucial concerns still facing the country’s pensions crisis.
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This Is Money: Extra £20 A Week In Pension Shake-up
The Government today revealed plans to replace the state second pension with a flat-rate top-up fee for every year spent working or caring
Motley Fool: 888 Dials 999
Online gaming firm 888 Holdings (LSE: 888) today confirmed recent press speculation that it is in merger discussions. But the internet poker company, as you would expect, was playing its cards very close to its chest. It said it has had various preliminary discussions with third parties following suspension of its US activities.
Scotsman: Strong Markets ‘shrink’ UK Pensions Black Hole
THE pensions black hole among the UK’s blue chip firms has shrunk to one of its lowest levels in four years off the back of favourable investment markets.
Scotsman: Aegon Targets Small Business Pension Schemes
AEGON UK, the Edinburgh-based financial services group, has moved into the potentially massive group annuity market, targeting the closed defined-benefit pension schemes of small and medium-sized companies (SMEs).
This Is Money: Pension Mayhem Warning For OAPs
OAPs could be left struggling to get hold of their pensions by the decision to scrap the Post Office Card Account, a charity warned yesterday
Scotsman: Private Pension Firms ‘no More Expensive Than State’
INSURANCE companies could deliver the government’s new personal accounts for pensions at no more cost to individuals than if they were offered through a centralised state-managed scheme, according to independent research.
Scotsman: Time Is Money In Pension Cutbacks
A LOCK is ticking on a pensions time bomb which will explode in April, shattering the retirement dreams of millions of employees.
Scotsman: Watchdog Breaks Conspiracy Of Silence Over Sweeteners
A EW weeks ago we expressed concern about schemes offering employees cash sweeteners to encourage them to sell their valuable company pensions cheaply.
Scotsman: New Mis-selling Claims To Follow Pensions Advice
LIFE and pensions companies could face substantial compensation claims in a new wave of mis-selling appeals.