Law and Regulation
Stagecoach takes legal action against DfT after focus on 'unquantifiable' pension risks
Stagecoach has launched action against the Department for Transport (DfT), claiming it breached its statutory duties in connection with the West Coast Partnership railways franchise when disqualifying the firm over pension funding issues.
Arcadia CVA proposals slammed by TPR over member protection concerns
Sir Philip Green's restructuring proposals for his retail giant Arcadia will not "adequately protect" its pension schemes' members, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said.
Sir Ed Davey: Pension funds must divest from fossil fuels and stop worsening the climate crisis
A former energy and climate change secretary has said that by continuing to invest in fossil fuel firms, pension schemes are just making the climate change crisis even worse.
Charles Counsell: Over 1,000 schemes to feel 'gentle hand' of enhanced TPR supervision
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has set out plans to use "new regulatory initiatives" with over 1,000 schemes as it aims to tighten its regulatory grip and boost member outcomes.
Five issues the global pensions industry needs to address
Engagement in pensions is rising but there are still a number of barriers to overcome. Natanje Holt looks at the key issues that need to be tackled
DWP review of TPR sets out changes for 'stronger more proactive' regulator
The DWP has led a tailored review of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) following calls for it to become a more active regulator in the industry.
TPR takes action against employer prioritising dividends and reveals 15% increase in use of AE powers
The Pensions Regulator has set how it has used its powers over the first three months of the year in a bid to better protect scheme members.
TPR to target 'lawbreaking employers' with short notice checks
Employers who breach their automatic enrolment (AE) pension duties will be targeted with short-notice inspections by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
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Alan Pickering says lay trustees have to subscribe to lifelong learning, often picking up new skills on the way
BIC scheme to recoup £5m from members after pre-97 increases annulled
Nearly 30 years after an initial decision to grant increases to members, the Court of Appeal has invalidated the decision, reducing members' benefits. James Phillips reports
Pension freedoms - still rather controversial but surely now here to stay
Malcolm Mclean says although he initially supported Freedom and Choice, he is now less certain it was such a good idea given the consequences for the consumer
Parliamentary group launches to develop 'promising' longevity strategy
A parliamentary group has been set up to introduce a national strategy which focuses on the benefits of longevity, rather than the "problems" of an ageing UK population.
Opperman becomes second-longest serving pensions minister
Guy Opperman is the second-longest serving dedicated junior pensions minister, overtaking Labour's Malcolm Wicks.
Link Pension Trustees fined £104,000 over McDonald's scheme failures
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has handed Link Pension Trustees fines totalling £103,750 for multiple breaches of pensions law in relation to the McDonald's Franchisee Pension Scheme.
ESG - it's just more of the same
Richard Butcher says ESG is simply more of the same of what we do now, so why isn't it properly catching on?
FCA launches consultation on intergenerational implications for pensions
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation on the intergenerational implications for pensions in both accumulation and decumulation for savers.
Smart Pension selected for UK-Australia fintech programme
Smart Pension has been selected to take part in the Department for International Trade's (DIT) pilot Fintech Bridge programme in Australia, which aims to boost the UK fintech industry.
Cost disclosure templates to launch mid-May
The Cost Transparency Initiative (CTI) has set out plans to launch the long-awaited cost disclosure templates for pension schemes in mid-May.
BMA tells chancellor to reform tax relief rules or face reduction in NHS working hours
The British Medical Association (BMA) has warned chancellor Philip Hammond to reform the NHS pension scheme rules or doctors will reduce their working hours.
Updated: Key dates for pensions
PP has compiled a list of what to watch out for over the coming months.
How TPR is managing master trust exits
Master trust authorisation will see a significant number of schemes exit the market. Nicola Parish explains how TPR is overseeing this process.
How Brexit could hit PPF entry rights for UK schemes of EU employers
Regulations from the government set out plans to remove protections for UK DB schemes hit by an EU employer insolvency. James Phillips explores the details.
Smart Pension and Moore Stephens fined for non-compliant chair's statements
The trustees of the Autoenrolment.co.uk and Moore Stephens master trusts have been fined for "deficient" chair's statements after failed court action against The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
'Big four' must split audit and consultancy work, says CMA
PwC, KPMG, EY and Deloitte must break up their consultancy and audit businesses into distinct firms to provide greater focus on the "most challenging and objective audits", the competition watchdog has said.
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