Investors encouraged to take time before making any changes to their retirement plans

Sector across region hit by fears of panicked mass withdrawals due to pandemic

Fraudsters are exploiting fears over pandemic to target pension savers, investors and online consumers

Provider cites coronavirus market turmoil for uncertainty over valuations

Retirement plans have suffered tumbling asset values and ballooning liabilities

Market volatility has temporarily halted the £80bn final salary transfer market, yet there is increased desire to cash in 

Join a live discussion with FT’s pensions correspondent Josephine Cumbo at 12pm and 5pm UK time on Wednesday April 22 

Even dividends from stalwarts Shell and BP may be in doubt in the fallout from the Covid-19 crisis 

The Pensions Regulator and former minister Sir Steve Webb take part in online debate 

Judicial review sought over alleged breach of 2015 law, claiming cost benefits should go to scheme members

FT survey estimates that 1 in 10 employers with defined benefit schemes may look to suspend payments

How will your retirement finances change BC and AC — before and after coronavirus?

Court rules government guidance that bans boycotts against foreign countries is unlawful

Industry regulator calls for vigilance over actions of employers during pandemic

Executive points to ‘heaps of liquidity’ as members get access to cash due to coronavirus

Sharp falls across financial markets in March have caused large drop in aggregate funded ratio

‘Drastic revisit’ of outlook at French bank as dividend cuts and cancellations hit equities trading

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UK lender is latest to warn coronavirus-induced economic disruption will hit its clients

Light touch checks on UK borrowers raise fears of defaults on loans and fraud

Former chancellor urges lenders to keep credit flowing and not just weather the storm

PwC’s finest scientific minds attempt to prove banks can exist in two states at once

Companies have option to unshackle themselves from expensive payouts

Right-hand man to President Carter from Iran hostage crisis to Salt Two arms treaty 

Down in Tennessee, parrots panic as the sun disappears

The campaign has shone an unflattering light on the state of politics in America

The men and women from occupied Europe who helped defeat Hitler

‘Pastor to presidents’ said he received his calling on 18th green of local golf club

Matriarch of formidable political clan was known for her sharp tongue and strong character

American literary and journalistic iconoclast who Norman Mailer said was the hardest working writer of his time

Editor who raised the profile of the Financial Times’ coverage in Japan

Vietnam vet and old-school conservative whose friendships crossed the political aisle

Deft foreign policy and Gulf war victory defined his one term in office

Master of disguise who plotted the ‘Argo’ escape from Iran

Jurek Martin recalls unlikely encounters with an ancient dynasty, from dance floor to tennis court

Heiress who made her own success as the ‘Queen of Jeans’

His 19% in 1992 was best result for independent presidential candidate in 80 years

From Wimbledon to Lord’s, this summer has been a gift that — technology permitting — keeps on giving

He became the scourge of the Mob and white-collar crime in New York

A trailblazer who broke the glass ceiling in Washington

The baseball team’s victory in the World Series reflects the city’s wider resurgence

She turned the agency into a diplomatic and moral force

A nationalist who could temper his dogma and made his presence felt across the globe

A sharp-eyed editor and foreign correspondent who turned a killing phrase

British handbag maker’s value has plummeted 85% in past two years as turnround plan stalls

Yoox-Net-a-Porter and Paul Smith join list of brands that have suspended ecommerce sales

Consumers seeking quick cash unload designer bags, jewellery and luxury watches

Disruptions set to revive local manufacturing as designers look to avoid reliance on distant hubs

Sportswear maker apologises but warns it cannot bear virus lockdown for long