MPH 2008

Crash stops 1 in 10 pension plans

Workers cut back on saving for retirement because of more pressing financial needs and worries about the stock market

Pension savers may get annuity lifeline

Make sure falling share prices don’t threaten your retirement

Pension fund shortfall could widen to £50bn

Britain’s leading blue-chip retirement schemes could face a £15bn funding shortfall as a direct result of the rout in share markets

Pension pots hit by stock market falls

The market turmoil means those close to retirement face the prospect of reduced pensions

Inequitable life for pensioners and savers

Those who were advised to put their life savings into the sober and highly reputable Equitable Life have still not received anything

Savers asked to give up income guarantees

50,000 Phoenix & London Assurance with-profits pension policyholders to ask them to give up "guaranteed annuity rates"

Warning over pension pitfalls

It is now easier to switch from poor funds but watch out for problems

Management briefing: ageing population and pensions

Companies must pick up more of the burden of healthcare and state pension costs, according to World Economic Forum report

10 ways to secure a platinum pension

The collapse of Lehman Brothers and the market turmoil raise fears for the security of every scheme

Insurers impose exit penalties on protected-rights pensions

Charges could bar investors from taking advantage of new pension rules