Law and Regulation

Research from The Pensions Institute predicts the demise of many life companies, while assets under management (AUM) are expected to double to £550bn

Regulator code aims to simplify legislation for trustees

Six-month delays 'disappointing' for an ageing population, critics argue

Trustees hold more power cards than before

ACA chairman David Fairs says any change to tax relief must be well thought out, long-lasting, and encourage people to save

Trustees in defined benefit (DB) schemes need to act now if they want to preserve the power to refund surplus to employers.

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has written to pension and retirement income providers to request details about consumer access to - and charges on - decumulation products.

Statement brings 'clarity' to the current situation

It has been ten years since The Pensions Commission delivered its final report. Padraig Floyd asks how it has influenced the landscape.

The government is to consult employers on the use of salary sacrifice schemes and "remains concerned about the growth" of such schemes.