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Editor of The Actuary: can you fill this chair?Follow this link for a detailed description of the editor's role and to apply 02 May 2013
NEST clocks up 300 employer membersOver 300 employers have signed up to use the pension scheme established by government to help deliver auto-enrolment, it was revealed yesterday. 01 May 2013
Single workplace pensions regulator not needed, says O'HigginsMichael O'Higgins, the chair of The Pensions Regulator, has dismissed MPs' calls for a single regulator for workplace pensions. 30 April 2013
Solvency II 'is an object lesson in how not to make law'The delayed implementation of new rules governing Europe's insurance industry, Solvency II, has come under fire from MPs and the head of the UK's Prudential Regulation Authority. 30 April 2013
Young women's motor insurance costs 'up by a third'The cost of motor insurance for young women drivers has increased by 32% over the past six months due to the impact of a ban on gender-based pricing, according to figures published by Towers Watson. 29 April 2013
Scottish independence 'would involve major pensions costs'A 'yes' vote for Scottish independence could have 'substantial' funding implications for pension scheme sponsors, according to a report published today by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland. 26 April 2013
Local government pension deficit 'has doubled since 2010'The aggregate deficit of the funds in the Local Government Pension Scheme has increased from £38bn to 'well over' £80bn over the past three years, KPMG said today. 25 April 2013
Car and home insurance premiums continue to fallThe average cost of both motor and home insurance fell during the first three months of this year, according to figures published by the AA today. 25 April 2013
Single regulator is needed for workplace pensions, say MPsThe government should look again at creating a single body with sole responsibility for regulating workplace pensions, MPs said today. 25 April 2013
Parents under pressure as pensions plummetFour out of ten people retiring this year will still be providing ongoing financial support to their children and grandchildren, according to a study published today by the Prudential. 24 April 2013