Law and Regulation

Bob Scott shares his tips with the incoming under-secretary of state for work and pensions to help them become an instant success.

The British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) trustee has shown the government "compelling evidence", arguing it can pay modified benefits indefinitely on a low risk basis outside the lifeboat fund.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) wants to be given greater powers to block merger deals involving companies with stressed pension schemes, its chief executive has said.

Madeleine Frost looks at the options available to trustees if a mistake is found in scheme rules.

Capital adequacy rules could ensure master trust providers have enough money if they go bust. James Phillips explores if it is the best way to protect members

A man will make a case in the Supreme Court for his husband to receive the same death benefits a wife would be entitled to.

Legal and General's (L&G) WorkSave master trust has been added to the Pensions Regulator's (TPR) official master trust assurance list.

As deficits soared following the Bank of England's rate cut and stimulus package, the future for DB looks even more challenging. A major re-think is needed to avert a pensions crisis, writes Stephanie Baxter

Pension scams have been around a long time but, since the new pensions flexibilities were introduced, they are becoming even more prevalent. Alice Honeywill and Elena O'Leary explain how to avoid scams.

A transparency code for asset managers will soon be introduced in the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to improve and standardise the reporting of investment costs.