Industry

The government launched a public consultation on simplifying pension regulation as part of its wider Red Tape Challenge in April. In the second instalment of a three-part series for PP, the National Association of Pension Funds focuses on indexation....

The use of population-based indices in the longevity market has been called into question after figures revealed a growing life expectancy gap between socio-economic groups.

Often in pensions, consultations and the issuance of new guidance are tense occurrences.

Ian Bell of Baker Tilly sees two key battles before auto-enrolment launches.

Mayoral special

The government will continue to fight proposals by the European Commission to update its pensions directive to introduce solvency requirements for schemes, says Steve Webb.

Guidance issued by The Pensions Regulator last Friday sends a clear message that it will be flexible when dealing with employers that are unable to fund scheme deficits through cash contributions, says the watchdog.

Rachel Dalton examines the industry response to the guidance.

Jonathan Stapleton on the Olympian task of auto-enrolment

The pensions regulator's investigation into Scottish architectural firm RMJM is moving to resolution after the company paid its late employer contributions.