Managing Auto-enrolmentRSS

Expert insight on how employers and pension schemes are managing the process of auto-enrolment, featuring the latest case studies, video and data analysis

Salvus snaps up Complete in £7m mastertrust consolidation deal

Salvus Master Trust has unveiled plans to acquire the members and assets of the £7m Complete Master Trust, as the sector’s consolidation drive begins to gather pace.

Now Pensions default struggles as industry lacks standardisation

Now Pensions has the worst performing default fund of any major defined contribution provider, according to a new report by product review company Defaqto.

Now Pensions bottom of default fund league tables

Now Pensions has the worst performing default fund of any major defined contribution provider, according to a new report by product review company Defaqto.

RSA calls for pensions tax reform to boost saving for self-employed

The Royal Society of Arts has published wide-ranging recommendations seeking to tackle the four key barriers to saving for the self-employed, underpinned by a call to introduce a flat rate of tax relief on pensions contributions.

Retirement defaults would strengthen UK system, experts say

UK pension commentators often point to the Netherlands as an example of a country with a good pensions system, but the UK’s introduction of freedom and choice has also attracted interest from Dutch pension experts.

Pearson follows pack in targeting drawdown for DC defaults

The Pearson Pension Plan is introducing two new lifestyle options for its defined contribution members as they approach retirement, responding to a perceived demand for greater flexibility.

Has auto-enrolment come of age?

Auto-enrolled savers are receiving – and making – their first contribution increases since the policy was introduced, but what should happen next in what many view as a success story?

Default drawdown tops select committee's at-retirement wishlist

Providers of drawdown products should be required to develop charge-capped default products to help disengaged savers make their pension last, the Work and Pensions Committee has recommended.

The People's Pension absorbs Your Workplace Pension

The People's Pension has become the first mastertrust to publicise the acquisition of another mastertrust, as a new regime – under which mastertrusts must be authorised by the Pensions Regulator – is set to lead to further market consolidation this year.

TPR to prosecute recruitment firm

The Pensions Regulator is to prosecute recruitment company Workchain Ltd and seven of its directors and staff for unauthorised access to a computer programme. They are accused of logging into the company pension scheme using employees' details to opt them out of the scheme.

TPR raises bar with mastertrust code of practice

A new authorisation code requiring mastertrusts to demonstrate their financial sustainability may force a number of providers from the market, experts have speculated.

Does a good pension scheme improve recruitment and retention?

Analysis: Businesses believe that pension provision is having a positive impact on recruitment and employee retention, according to a recent study, but opinions are divided on whether retirement savings are seen as more than just a nice-to-have.