Law and Regulation

What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?

A surprise general election is in store in just over month, but battle lines are yet to be drawn. James Phillips explores where pensions sit in the chaos.

24 April 2017 • 6 min read

TPR promises 'focused, faster and more frequent' interventions

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has committed itself to acting faster and more often where defined benefit (DB) schemes are underfunded or it suspects avoidance.

21 April 2017 • 3 min read

Snap election makes triple lock attractive target for reform

PP research shows state pension triple lock is most likely to be affected.

21 April 2017 • 4 min read

Time for a bold new pensions policy

The upcoming general election is an opportunity to put forward a bolder pension policy says Hilary Salt.

20 April 2017 • 3 min read

Snap election puts triple lock, state pension age, and tax relief 'up for grabs'

Theresa May's surprise announcement to hold a general election on 8 June has thrown into doubt the future of the state pension triple lock and qualifying age.

19 April 2017 • 3 min read

Pension accounting changes - the what, when, who and how

Darren Redmayne and Paul Houghton look into upcoming changes to how IAS19 is to be applied.

18 April 2017 • 4 min read

FCA pension strategy to address scams, competition, and advice

Wake-up packs, savers' abilities to shop around, and looking at how to close loopholes for pension scammers will be key priorities for the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) over the next few years, the watchdog has announced.

18 April 2017 • 2 min read

Is TPR getting tougher after securing first criminal convictions?

The regulator has bared its teeth in two court cases involving failure to hand over information vital for its investigations, resulting in its first convictions. Stephanie Baxter asks if it suggests a shift in attitude

13 April 2017 • 4 min read