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Most over-50s unaware of pension rule that cuts annual contribution to £10,000 – Standard Life
80% of over-50s in the UK are unaware of the MPAA, a rule that can significantly impact their pension contributions.
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“Change is well overdue” as pension transfers plagued by issues three years on from regulation – Quilter
Despite the introduction of pension transfer regulations three years ago to prevent fraud, major issues persist.
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Pension funds headed for another year of strong returns, banks predict
Pension funds could be headed for another year of strong returns in 2025, according to predictions from investment banks.
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More than half of retired women rely on state pension, research finds
Aegon’s latest research revealed that 54% of retired women rely on the State Pension compared to just 28% of retired men.
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TPR publishes updated covenant guidance for trustees of DB schemes
The guidance provides the market with greater certainty over how TPR expects trustees to assess their employer covenant.
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More than 100,000 former mineworkers receive pension increase following Government action
The payment followed the Government’s reversal of what Secretary of State for Energy Ed Miliband referred to as "an historic injustice."
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Standard Life invests in labelled pension funds under SDR regime
Standard Life is integrating the new labelling regime to help investors and savers better understand a fund’s sustainability objectives.
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18 to 34-year-olds more confident about pensions post-Budget – Standard Life
Since the Budget, more than a third (36%) of 18 to 34-year-olds said they feel more confident they will have sufficient income in retirement.
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AJ Bell suggests alternatives to IHT on pensions
AJ Bell is calling on chancellor Rachel Reeves to consider alternatives to inheritance tax (IHT) on pensions.
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Switching to part-time work at 35 risks reducing retirement savings by £58,000 – Standard Life
Working three days a week from age 35 could reduce total retirement savings to £152,000.
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Over-55s more uncertain about retirement than younger generations – Hargreaves Lansdown
16% of people have no idea when they will stop working, with over-55s more likely to be uncertain than younger age groups.
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Shift to defined contribution reshaping retirement planning – Pensions Policy Institute
PPI's new report highlighted the shift from DB to DC pension schemes over the past five decades which has transformed retirement planning.