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East Midlands comes top in pension contributions Tue 20th Sep 2011 People in the East Midlands have underlined the importance of long term financial planning, claims Standard Life.

Corporate pensions provider issues advice for businesses Mon 19th Sep 2011 Auto-enrolment does not have to be overwhelming for employers, a pension provider has claimed.

One third of workers have no pension, claims Prudential Thu 15th Sep 2011 Millions of British workers do not have any private pension policies, Prudential has claimed.

More than a third of Brits fail to reassess pension risk, claim experts Wed 14th Sep 2011 There is a widespread amount of ignorance when it comes to investment risk, claim financial experts.

Women protest at No 10 over proposed pension reforms Tue 13th Sep 2011 Age UK have protested to the government over the proposed increase of the pension age to 67 earlier than expected.

Retirement age 'to be brought forward by ten years' Mon 12th Sep 2011 The retirement age could increase to 67 as early as 2026.

Interest rates held at 0.5 per cent by Bank of England Fri 9th Sep 2011 The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0.5 per cent but Saga has claimed it is a bad decision for savers.

Pension contributions fall in recession, ONS reveals Thu 8th Sep 2011 The ONS has revealed that pension contributions decreased sharply due to the recession.

Equity release for retirement 'might not suite every household' Wed 7th Sep 2011 Equity release and downsizing property might not be for everyone, claim experts.

Economic confidence among over-50s at rock bottom, claim AXA Fri 2nd Sep 2011 Economic confidence among pensioners is at a significant low point, AXA has claimed.

Falls in the stock market 'will not affect some retirement savings' Wed 31st Aug 2011 Stock market fluctuations could actually benefit long-term retirement savers, an expert has claimed.

Equity release decisions 'need to be carefully considered' Tue 30th Aug 2011 An independent finance and legal advice website issues guidance for those considering equity release.

Pensioners 'to lose millions in spending power over next 12 months' Thu 18th Aug 2011 Prudential has claimed that over the coming year, pensioners' savings could be eroded by 2.9 billion.

Barings report shows huge numbers without pensions Fri 12th Aug 2011 Over one-third of British adults do not have a pension, according to Barings Asset Management.

Equity release to replace pensions, suggests LV= survey Fri 12th Aug 2011 Independent financial advisors believe equity release will help to fund the pensions gap in future, claim LV=.

Bank of England maintains bank rate at 0.5 per cent Thu 4th Aug 2011 The Bank of England maintains the Bank Rate at 0.5 per cent so as not to hamper growth as worldwide funds return large results.

Pension outlook could improve 'in 5 years' Thu 4th Aug 2011 Hargreaves Lansdown has reassured savers that the pensions market is likely to improve in the next five years.

WRIC report claims private sector needs to do more for pensions Mon 1st Aug 2011 The WRIC has highlighted what it sees as UK pension system inefficiencies in its latest report published today.

Dividend growth results in windfall for pensions holders Wed 27th Jul 2011 Pensioners are set to feel the benefit of the highest number of dividends paid since the recession.

	UK remains tight-lipped about finances, says Scottish Widows
	Watchdog criticises personal pensions market
	Co-op closes older pension schemes but promises increase in contributions
	Public sector workers take action against pension cuts
	Retirement planning 'top of agenda for financial advice'
	Saga describes women's pension decision as 'a cruel blow'
	Fixed-rate mortgages favoured to avoid sharp interest rate rise
	Pensions Management exec highlights change in state pension calculator
	Friends Provident full of praise for government pension calculator document
	Death is a tough pension calculator issue, notes Prudential
	Savings accounts providers criticised by Which?
	Saga: People should save money into pensions
	People need more than pension calculator, says Just Retirement
	Just Retirement notes internet use of pension calculator clients
	LV= highlights how people may use equity to supplement pension calculator
	Aviva pension calculator iPhone app 'allows people to take charge'
	Consumers should double-check pension calculator, claims Scottish Widows
	PAS expert urges people to put more cash into their pension calculator
	Fragmented working pattern often affects female pension calculator, claims Hargreaves Lansdown
	The Annuity Bureau urges women to see a pension calculator adviser
	Pension calculator provider Prudential urges people to fund their own retirement
	Pension calculator LV= hails 'adaptable product'
	NAPF urges government to 'nudge' Brits over pension calculator contributions
	Pensions calculator Aviva highlights impact of unexpected expenses
	Pension calculator provider Standard Life highlights potential flexibility
	Retirement calculator benefits from stability of tax relief, says LV=
	Standard Life suggests retirement calculator assistance tool
	Pension calculator 'an exciting process', claims Hudson Green
	Retirement calculator can often involve various sources, notes Hargreaves Lansdown
	Fair Investment Company says OMO could boost pension calculator result
	Prudential urges savers to get involved with partners' retirement calculator details
	Aviva highlights retirement calculator issue
	Pension calculator provider Axa criticises government policy
	More people may need to use retirement calculator
	MGM: Britons 'failing to use retirement calculator'
	Pension calculator users 'should get financial advice to maximise returns'
	AXA - Using retirement calculator can ease mental stress
	IMA calls for pension calculator user auto-enrolment
	Moneymaxim.co.uk warns of need for retirement calculator
	Virgin publishes pensions calculator research
	Pension calculator Scottish Widows notes retirement worries
	Surge in profits for savings account provider Legal & General
	Sun Life Financial of Canada highlights importance of flexibility in savings accounts
	Confused.com research suggests Brits could do with a pensions calculator
	Retirement is a process, says Friends Provident pensions
	Comparison sites not right for annuities, says Sun Life Financial of Canada
	Saga pensions notes 'annuities scandal'
	Aviva pensions hails 'great news'
	Legal & General pensions highlights importance of flexibility
	Saga pensions calls for stepped retirement
	Legal & General pensions calls for £45k annual allowance
	AEGON UK pensions lauds 'significant step'
	Women must kick-start their savings, claims Scottish Widows pensions
	Treasury pensions consultation 'aims to simplify system'
	Prudential pensions says annuities proposals are sensible
	AEGON pensions calls for complete overhaul
	Keeps saving, urges LV= pensions
	Axa Wealth pensions expert backs company strategy
	Aviva pensions issues wake-up call to babyboomers
	Scottish Widows pensions hit by recession
	Fair Investment Company calls for pension responsibility
	Caledonia Asset Management pensions calls for compulsory payments
	NFU Mutual: Children's pensions an alternative to trust funds
	Standard Life welcomes plans to review default retirement age
	Budget 'failed to answer important pensions questions'
	NAPF backs Osborne's pensions tax relief plans
	Age UK: Older adults want to keep putting money into pensions and stay in work
	Standard Life: Cars considered more important than pensions
	Prudential highlights 'vast difference in pensions' between the sexes
	Axa highlights government pensions opportunity
	Saga pensions highlights importance of protecting retirement income
	End in sight 'for publicly funded pensions'
	Spread the risk, says Aviva pensions
	Standard Life says cost of pensions tax underestimated
	Nest system 'a burden on employers'
	Culture of apathy exists in UK pension system, says expert
	Age of retirement 'set to go up across Europe'
	How much should pension age rise?
	Saga Annuity Service 'could help secure the best deal'
	Pensions reform 'is necessary'
	Prudential pensions highlights importance of quality advice
	Aviva retirement calculator 'helps people understand their pensions'
	Property 'could help remedy pensions problem'
	Aviva pensions online retirement income calculator 'offers fuller understanding'
	Pinsent Masons: Pensions tax breaks not being utilised
	Pensions savers 'miss out on £742 million in 2010'
	Savers 'should invest in pensions early'
	AEGON says pensions policy is more important than ever
	Public confidence in pensions 'shaken'
	Axa pensions survey reveals lifestyle trend for retirement
	Pensioners need alternative to cheques, says expert
	Standard Life pension research shows downsizing isn't best option
	Aviva insurance survey reveals shift in inheritance plans
	Axa pension research reveals generation gap
	Prudential expects pensions shortage with reduced incomes
	Scottish Life pensions fund range extended
	LV= Protected Retirement Plan launched on Exweb
	Aviva adds new pensions feature
	Pensions system unfit for purpose, says expert
	Axa calls for action over public pension funding
	Standard Life notices self-employed savings gap
	AXA Wealth gives advice to confused babyboomers
	Pension plan named number one advice driver
	Upfront pension charge 'will deter savers'
	Aegon "pleased" over pension dual charging structure
	Scottish Life corporate pension to encourage employee interest
	Pensions investment more important than happiness, says expert
	Hargreaves Lansdown: Funding rate is essential
	Pension scheme 'has too many costs'
	MGM Advantage income annuity product get five stars
	SHIP equity release offers safer option for retirement, says provider
	Female pensioners are 'leaving themselves vulnerable'
	Flexible income annuity protects against inflation, says MGM Advantage
	Pension schemes "under pressure"
	Pensions tax relief time limit to be cut
	More money needed for pensions 'for higher income'
	Poor pension records 'could cost schemes millions'
	Prudential pensions: Women receive less than men
	Aviva pensions warns consumers of 'throwing away' annuity
	Moneyfacts: Pensions fall by 60% in 10 years
	Aviva pensions adds medical questions to annuity quotes
	Pensioners warned of tax code error
	Standard Life: Young people scared of the future
	Younger generations need to take out pensions
	Work pensions 'improve quality' of later life
	Over 50s may find employment more easily
	One in five Britons 'have no pension'
	Delaying pension 'can cost half of savings'
	Pension claimants get free phone calls
	MGM Advantage urges people to seek best annuity
	Standard Life: Retirement review welcome
	Pension planning 'up to individuals'
	Savings advice from Friends Provident
	Brits 'need to spend longer looking for an annuity'
	Saga: Consumers need to be honest about health
	Money-saving tips for planning retirement
	Pension annuity rates drop, says Moneyfacts
	Saga: People intimidated by pension planning
	Make the most of retirement, Aviva urges
	New pension options from Standard Life
	Women 'prioritise family over savings'
	Shop around, annuity customers urged
	People 'should take control' of their retirement fund
	"Savings culture" needed in the UK
	Consumer savings 'not enough for retirement'
	Axa: Young people postpone starting pensions
	Prudential: Workers expecting to carry on past retirement age
	Friends Provident: Brits cut back with nights in
	Legal & General pension calculator 'growing in popularity'
	Government pension plans 'may not increase amount saved'
	Cutting pension contributions 'has serious consequences'
	Scottish Widows: Pension investment growing
	Savings tips for consumers offered by ABI
	Women have long way to go in pensions savings, says Scottish Widows
	Saga: Retirees being "left out of pocket" over pensions
	'Sea change in pensions' has occurred
	State pension age 'may need regular reviews'
	"Not fair" for retirement age to change overnight
	Retirement age 'will be 65 soon'
	Prudential: Take advantage of employer's pension scheme
	Moneyfacts picks out outstanding pension providers
	Occupational pension schemes 'must communicate more'
	Pensions are "not very real" to people
	Aviva says Pension Tracker will give customers control
	People 'need to understand pensions'
	People have "lost faith in pensions"
	Scottish Widows set to offer week of finance advice
	Standard Life: Savings needed to top-up state pension
	Pensions research is grim reading, says Friends Provident
	Pay off debts before you retire, says expert
	Aviva tells customers to engage with their pension
	Aviva recommends balancing investments for retirement
	UK public 'unaware of pensions law change'
	Final-salary pensions guarantee is 'a sign of inequality'
	Government "burying its head in the sand" over final-salary pensions
	Recession offers companies 'way out' of pensions deficit
	The end of final salary pensions is upon us, says expert
	AXA calls for "saving culture"
	Barclays' pensions plans 'will be reconsidered'
	Lloyds TSB final salary pension scheme 'could be closed'
	Prudential pensions research: Savings not prioritised enough
	Just Retirement: Record sales achieved during second quarter
	AXA: Recession making people miss out on investment opportunities
	Compulsory insurance 'could guarantee care for elderly'
	Recession quashing retirement dreams of 2 million Brits, LV= finds
	'Increasing numbers of pensioners' declared bankrupt
	Former cricket player 'cannot claim his pension'
	Scottish Widows: Over-50s most likely to cut savings
	One in three 'missing out on pension credit'
	Increasing numbers of pensioners 'working during retirement'
	Serious pension troubles on the horizon, warns OECD
	CBI: UK pensions crisis on the horizon
	Brits 'missing out on £720m in pension savings'
	Lincoln study finds 12m adults 'unable to fund pension'
	One-fifth of adults worldwide 'dipping into savings'
	Brits 'believe pension tax may topple company schemes'
	Prudential: Advisers feel customers' retirement plans are not working out
	Those on lower incomes 'less likely to have pension'
	Half of Brits 'not contributing towards a pension fund'
	HSBC business pension scheme 'offers 100% capital'
	Zurich pensions portal launches
	HSBC: Personal pension plan launched
	Just Retirement expects record sales
	Pensions measures unveiled by government
	Halifax pensions warning
	Ship Equity Release: Base rate cuts hit pensioners hard
	Brits 'having to cut back on pensions'
	Prudential pensions site gets makeover
	Prudential pensions research reveals women's fears
	PPF welcomes 100th private pension scheme
	Expert advises savers not to forget about pensions
	LV= claims pensioners missing out on £56.6 million each year
	Norwich Union launches new estates management guides
	Zurich launches pensions campaign
	Baby boomers 'stuck in pre-credit crunch mindset'
	Friends Provident: Pension schemes important for older workers
	Credit crunch 'will eat into retirement savings'
	Prudential survey reveals gloom about pensions
	LV= finds elderly parents cost £132,500
	Standard Life's top ten tips for maximising pension payments
	Saga: equity release schemes can help avoid heartache
	Key Retirement Solutions: Equity release usage vary
	Prudential: New annuity launched
	Prudential calls for more flexibility on retirement age
	LV pension plan unveiled
	Standard Life pension report published
	'Fred the Shred' resists pressure to give up pension
	Scottish Widows: Parents put pension savings at risk to help children
	Saga: Brits need to think about savings
	Many Brits 'have no pension plan'
	Pensions Regulator warns companies 'prioritise pensions over dividends'
	ACA: Middle way needed for pensions
	Alliance Trust: Inflation rate is higher for pensioners
	Norwich Union: 'Sandwich generation' financially troubled
	Scottish Widows announces corporate pensions enhancements
	Norwich Union building insurance code of practice launched
	Pensions adviser criticises government report
	Shadow pensions minister: "It's all about flexible retirement"
	Standard Life: Retirement attitudes changing
	Age Concern calls on government to help pensioners
	ONS: Oldest spend nearly 40% on living expenses
	Pensions Management: Higher expectations thwarting savings
	'Bold action required' to help UK pension schemes
	Brits 'not saving enough for later life'
	AEGON highlights expense of annuity advice
	Life Trust: Brits putting off retirement due to credit crunch
	Lincoln: Flexible pensions 'are becoming more popular'
	Saga: Conservatives new tax plans will help older generation
	Friends Provident: People pessimistic about pensions' future
	Friends Provident: State pension is 'not enough' for Brits
	Expert advises people to reconsider their pension funds
	Alliance Trust: Falling inflation benefits pass pensioners by
	Government will raise state pensions
	Skipton Building Society: Pensioners need more help
	Norwich Union: 'Sandwich generation' will provide for parents and children
	AEGON Scottish Equitable announces new IHT website launch
	Barclays: Pension plans become more flexible
	AXA: Average standard of living costs £1.5bn
	DWP releases benefits report
	Lincoln: Pensioners having to work beyond retirement age
	Stock market crash means pensioners are worse off
	Ageing population will add strain on Government's pensions pot
	uSwitch.com: Property price slump could leave pensioners feeling the pinch
	Just Retirement welcomes government initiative on OMO
	AEGON welcomes government's OMO proposals
	ABI welcomes Pensions Act 2008
	DWP: Pensions act means millions will save more
	Age Concern: Pensioners worry about cold winter
	Experts warn of pension crisis
	Standard Life: Pension contributions could grow after PBR announcement
	Age Concern: PBR will still leave pensioners out in the cold
	Alliance & Leicester Savings: Over-50s still saving for retirement
	LV= says pension reform welcome inclusion in PBR
	Just Retirement: Pensioners on the poverty line
	Birmingham Midshires: Pension uncertainty pushes over-55s into action
	LV= annuity offering strengthened
	RIAS: Pensioners planning to flee abroad
	Age Concern: Government must help pensioners
	AEGON: Flexible retirement solutions are needed
	Legal & General: Pensions that can be accessed earlier prove more popular
	Prudential: Pension contributions already plummeting
	AXA: Pension breaks should be last resort
	Prudential pensions face final bonus rate reduction
	Altmann: The end for final salary pensions
	FSA moves to protect pensioners' rights
	Age Concern: Pensioners missing access to online energy deals
	Virgin Money: Pensioners need protection against transfer risks
	Weakening pound 'costing pensioners 4 billion euros'
	BestInvest: Two-thirds of salary needed to maintain standards in retirement
	Prudential: Pension neglect costs £5.07 billion annually
	AXA pensions programme launched
	Age Concern: Pension schemes inadequate
	SIPP investors 'need to know source and rate of return'
	Women pay less than men for pensions
	Age Concern: Government has self-contradictory stance on pensions
	Age Concern: Financial pressure halting pension saving
	Private pensions lose £150 billion
	Government's credit crunch response "dreadful for pensions"
	Pension law changes 'give people more freedom'
	Life Trust launches pension risk mitigation product
	Newcastle Building Society: Many relying on state pension for home adaptations
	Effects of Lehman collapse predicted
	Scottish Widows: Half the nation not saving enough for retirement
	'Divorced women may benefit' from changes to pensions
	Pension benefit backdating to be cut
	LCP: Profit-seeking pension schemes 'run risks'
	Prudential: State pension does not provide "the basic cost of living"
	Legal & General launches new pension product
	James Hay: £579 million a year lost in poor SIPP accounts
	Prudential: Pensioners failing to budget for retirement
	Zurich: Lack of planning forces Britons to work in retirement
	PPI: Could we take pensions advice from Kiwis?
	Scottish Widows: Half the population not saving enough for retirement
	Clerical Medical: Pensioner inflation up by 36% in ten years
	LV= : Most over 50s have not taken advice about retirement
	Life Trust: Retirement costs £413,000
	Help the Aged: Review your will every five years
	Cheshire and Zurich launch new products
	Prudential: Retired couples have £269,479 on average
	IFG Financial Services: Not enough being saved for retirement
	Standard Life: "Inflation-proof your pension"
	Saga: Retiring abroad "more serious consideration" as living costs rise
	Alliance Trust explains how to invest property in an SIPP
	Just Retirement: British pensioners missing out on £500 million
	Legal & General: Pension schemes at risk over changes
	Over-50s preparing for credit crunch
	LV= offers annuity commitment
	Future retirees 'will rely on' savings, not pensions
	Saga Personal Finance launches free annuities guide
	Annuities rates 'strong'
	HSBC: Pensions still confusing for some
	AXA pensions warning
	Prudential: Pension contributions have halved
	AIFA calls for the chancellor to be 'restrained' on pensions
	Couples should share for a better retirement
	Liverpool Victoria pensions promise
	Prudential pensions warning
	Prudential: Pension providers need to improve service
	LV= enters market for flexible retirement solutions
	Personal account pension scheme 'welcomed'
	Prudential advises pension planners to "spread the risk"
	AXA pension proposition enhanced
	Prudential: State pension is not enough
	Prudential says save early for retirement
	LV= says financial advice is sinking in
	Prudential provides pensions warning
	HSBC calls for pension saving among women
	Prudential: Women in pensions "underclass"
	Prudential: Britons worried about retirement funding
	Pensions: The choice is simple - or hard
	Britain's pensioners 'may face difficulties'
	Index says pensioners 'left with less'
	PTAs proving popular, says Legal & General
	Fidelity International warns about 'false sense of pension security'
	Alliance Trust says pensions not as important for twentysomethings
	"Lack of awareness" affecting PTAs
	Britons 'choosing property over pensions'
	Young people 'failing to set up pensions'
	Women to fund partners' retirement
	Survey highlights retirement cash shortfall
	Alliance Trust Retirement Confidence Index uncovers worried workforce
	Scottish Widows reply to govt pension reforms
	A&L increases offshore pension rate
	Clerical Medical: Brits positive about retirement
	HSBC Pensions: women missing out
	Prudential launches new deferred Sipp
	Standard Life Pensions: No new car could mean smoother ride through retirement
	Scottish Equitable Group Sipp launched
	Zurich Corporate Pensions has launched a new range of multi-manager funds
	New aspect introduced to the Britannia Building Society Pension scheme
	Pensioners surviving on less than £5,000 a year says Prudential Pensions
	Friends Provident Pensions: Dads could be saving a fortune
	Three key pension choices: Legal & General Pensions
	Legal & General Pensions applaud bold efforts on pension reform
	Scottish Widows Pensions pleased at government white paper
	Norwich Union Pensions: 18 new funds added
	Legal & General Portfolio Plus Sipp introduced
	Virgin Stakeholder Pension first-year fees waived
	Winterthur Life Personal Pension among new offers
	Standard Life Self-Invested Personal Pensions service extended
	Standard Life Group Pensions scheme assessed
	Pensions Regulator Trustee Toolkit launched
	New Norwich Union Self Invested Personal Pension announced
	National Association of Pension Funds Super Trusts launched
	ABI Partnership Pensions model proposed
	Virgin Money Stakeholder Pension Free for a Year offer introduced
	National Pensions Savings Scheme 'beneficial' says Which?
	National Association of Pension Funds mediation service introduced
	Lloyds TSB Private Banking: Pensioners to travel more
	Norwich Union endowment mortgages see low payouts
	Norwich Union With-Profits bonus announced
	Fidelity FundsNetwork Sipp offer unveiled
	Norwich Union Retirement Solution range to be launched
	Winterthur Life Personal Pension gets new facility
	Norwich Union: Women need to save more for retirement
	Bank of Scotland A-Day website launched
	DWP launches pensions initiative
	Standard Life pensions to include Shariah Fund
	Friends Provident pensions offers new guide
	Friends Provident pensions should be incentivised
	AXA pension research reveals spending habits
	Pensions Commission seeks to meet the challenge
	Few join pension schemes
	Government changes to benefit small pension holders
	Government capping leads employers to offer cash
	Pension tax reforms praised
	Simplified pensions to be unveiled
	Government urged to increase retirement age
	Government urged to change pension system
	Consultants "ok" pension conclusions
	Norwich Union scraps charges on income drawdown products
	Pension schemes share the load for consumers
	Government set to relax pension regulations
	Pension savers are anti-annuities
	MPs urged to "overhaul" pensions system
	Pension incentives to retire later have "little impact"
	Simpler is better for stakeholder pensions, say B&CE
	Government to be lobbied over 'lost' pensions
	Minister pushes "pension health check-ups"
	Government accused of being unable to fulfill pension promises
	How much are you paying for your pension?
	Pensions back on track, says new research
	Calls to share the burden of pension protection
	PPF could be new 'poll tax'
	Women penalised on pensions
	Leading consultants call for 'coherent' occupational pensions policy
	Government urged to act over pensions crisis
	Poverty is sending pensioners back to work
	Government plans compulsory pension schemes
	Increased life expectancy risks adding £10 billion to pensions black hole
	Labour votes 'threatened by female pensioner poverty'
	Divorced women face pension poverty
	Pension fund deficits increase
	M&S to redress pensions deficit with bonds sales
	Actuaries criticize realities of Pensions bill
	Pension 'black hole' could disappear by December
	CIPD offer pensions advice
	Pension fund could be new poll tax
	State pension system "archaic"
	Government unveils plans to protect pensions
	Flat-rate pension protection levy causes concern
	Pensions confidence on the rise
	Women pay the price on pensions
	Pensions crisis looms for 2004
	Pension poverty forcing elderly back to work
	Government set to introduce compulsory pension schemes
	Pension savings boosted by new plan
	Increased life expectancy may add £10 billion to pensions funds
	Allianz Leben reports record new business
	Pension scheme tax reforms welcomed
	Ten per cent increase in pension fund deficits
	Pension fund deficits increase
	Backbenchers threaten to rebel over pensions
	Decline in annuity slows
	Pensioners may bear the burden of insurers' losses
	Kelloggs awards UK pensions admin to Aon
	UK pension schemes flatline
	Finance directors voice concerns over staff pensions
	Indebted young give up on early retirement
	Pension Credit rate of take-up slows
	Auditor warning over pensions cap
	Liabilities to remain focus for pension schemes