Law and Regulation

The Appeal Court in Scotland has struck down a challenge to pension fund rules which could have made administrating complex schemes more difficult.

The pensions ombudsman has dismissed a complaint from a scheme member who claimed that he was being illegally "harassed" by his pension scheme's administrator, Mercer.

Almost half of those opting for income drawdown in retirement have done so without seeking advice, new data from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has shown.

Malcolm McLean looks at what 2016 holds for the pensions industry.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has warned that some smaller employers will fall foul of auto-enrolment regulations because they are not giving themselves enough time to prepare.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) committee is to hear further evidence on the new state pension this month.

Penny Cogher looks at the likelihood of an increase to the Pension Protection Fund compensation cap

The High Court is to rule on a suspected pension liberation case this month, which will give trustees and providers more clarity on their ability to block suspicious transfers.

The Department for Work and Pensions should establish a permanent contact to whom the industry can send suggestions on how to reduce the regulatory burden, the Society of Pension Professionals says.

Hogan Lovells has made Faye Jarvis and Matthew Bullen partners in the law firm's annual round of promotions.