Law and Regulation

Michael Klimes explores whether consultants and actuaries could end up in court if they fail to give proper advice on financial risks related to climate change

The UK could face a retirement income crisis due to a lack of joined-up policy, according to research by the Pensions Institute. Stephanie Baxter takes a look at the findings

A "special" evidence hearing will be held by the Work and Pensions Committee (WPC) in order to probe "questionable approaches and unsuitable advice" given to British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) members

Master trusts have escaped significant regulatory scrutiny despite their surge in usage under AE since 2012, but this will soon change. James Phillips reports.

Paul McGlone says the challenges of cyber risk and GDPR are leading trustees to ask how they are protected if something goes wrong - but the answers are not always simple

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond delivered his first Autumn Budget today, with pensions left largely untouched.

The government plans to exempt pension funds from changes announced today that will apply UK tax to gains made by non-residents on immovable property.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will clarify guidance on investments with long-term horizons as part of the government's plans to encourage pension funds to invest more in infrastructure, according to Autumn Budget documents.

Budget papers have confirmed the lifetime allowance (LTA) for pensions will increase to £1,030,000 for the tax year 2018/19.

The Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) has reduced the UK's GDP growth forecasts for 2017-18 by 0.5% in today's Autumn Budget, as productivity growth continues to disappoint.