Pension trustees are facing renewed calls to help protect pensions, particularly those of younger savers, from planetary and economic collapse, with an open letter calling for industry action gaining backing from 44 civil society organisations across seven countries

The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has upheld a complaint against Laurus Trust regarding its processing of an ill-health retirement pension (IHRP) application, ordering it to pay £500 for the significant distress and inconvenience caused to the complainant

Nearly two-thirds (64 per cent) of mid-retirees haven’t discussed with family and friends who would manage their finances if they became unable to do so, according to research by Aviva and Age UK, highlighting a gap in support and guidance for mid-retirees during retirement

Industry experts have warned that "tough but necessary" choices could lie ahead in the Autumn Budget, following Chancellor Rachel Reeves' pre-Budget speech this morning (4 November)

Nearly two-fifths (39 per cent) of defined benefit (DB) pension trustees are uncomfortable with the government's proposed surplus reforms, Standard Life has found, expressing mixed views on whether the plans would be in scheme members' best interests.

There was also variation in how industry experts expect surpluses to be used, as while 38 per cent of trustees highlighted interest in options such as enhancing member benefits, a further 38 per cent were more interested in supporting sponsor business growth

The A.G. Barr pension scheme has completed a third and final pension scheme buy-in worth £41m with Canada Life, securing the benefits of around 300 members of the company’s defined benefit (DB) pension scheme, including 160 deferred members and 140 pensioners