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Think tank proposal

State pension age may rise to 75 ‘to allow older people to remain in work’

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Workers may work longer before claiming the state pension The state pension age could be raised to 75 in response to a more active and able older population. Conservative think tank, theRead More

Scathing attack on industry

MPs demand end to pensions advisers making ‘fat living’ from savers

Pension
Advisers are accused of a lack of transparency Pension scheme managers have been blasted in a parliamentary report for making a ‘fat living’ from customers’ savings. In a scathing reportRead More

Fees still being charged

Woodford investors stay trapped in fund until end of year

Neil Woodford
Neil Woodford: ‘I understand investors’ frustration’ Fallen Star banker Neil Woodford’s flagship investment fund will remain suspended until at least December but investors will still be charged fees, he hasRead More

Judicial review begins

Women’s state pension age campaign due in court

Waspi
The Waspi group has been campaigning for compensation   A campaign over the change to women’s state pension age will reach the High Court in London today where a judgeRead More

Trading halted

Top stockpicker Woodford suspends flagship fund

Woodford Investment Management
Eyes on the case: Neil Woodford’s fortunes have taken a hit Neil Woodford, one of the star names in fund management, has taken the rare step of suspending trading afterRead More

Response to changing market

Standard Life joins Age Partnership in equity release

Deveron Homes
Standard Life has entered the equity release market in a partnership with retirement finance specialist Age Partnership. The Edinburgh-based business recognises that customers’ needs from their life savings are changing,Read More

Investor raises stake

Train adds to investment in Celtic after Rodgers quits

Brendan Rodgers was proud of his team in Valencia
Brendan Rodgers: left for Leicester (pic: SNS Group)   Investor Nick Train has added to his stake in Celtic following the exit of coach Brendan Rodgers which prompted a dip inRead More

PLSA Conference

Pensions sector ‘should use turmoil’ to win back trust

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Pensions companies need to seize an opportunity to win back trust   Political turmoil is an opportunity for the pensions and savings industry to boost the public’s trust in theRead More

Change in state pension age

State pension now available at 65 and three months

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A milestone will be reached on Wednesday 6 March when the state pension age for men and women reaches 65 and 3 months – the first time since the 1930sRead More

Doubts cast on prison proposal

Trouble mounts for Rudd’s plan to jail pensions bosses

Amber Rudd
Amber Rudd: reckless bosses should be jailed Jail terms for company bosses who mis-manage company pension schemes were running into difficulties as industry experts cast a critical eye over theRead More