Law and Regulation

The recent Brewster case threw a spotlight on the issue of death benefits for cohabiting couples.

This week's Budget is tipped to be more restrained around pension policy compared to previous ones.

A Scottish court has ruled four schemes were validly amended for Barber equalisation in spite of lack of documentation. Stephanie Baxter asks if it could lead to less pedantic judgements south of the border.

After a Supreme Court ruling that Denise Brewster should receive her deceased partner's pension despite being unmarried, Michael Klimes explores its significance for other schemes

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said it will take a more interventionist approach and take advantage of rarely-used powers to prevent problems as early as possible.

Mike Morrison looks at the recent Staveley case which could highlight issues for those wishing to consolidate pensions in the run up to retirement

After extra £3bn cost to Treasury

Much of the industry has praised the regulator for striking a deal with Sir Philip Green over the BHS schemes and expressed a degree of relief.

The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) powers to authorise master trusts will be the "cornerstone" of its drive to consolidate the defined contribution (DC) market according to Andrew Warwick-Thompson.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has reached a deal with Sir Philip Green over the British Homes Stores (BHS) pension schemes.