Law and Regulation

A shift from an ‘EET' to a ‘TEE' tax system could save the government £10bn a year, experts estimate.

Cuts to tax relief high earners can claim on pension contributions will be used to fund an increase in the inheritance tax threshold, George Osborne has confirmed.

The main measures that could affect the pension system

Judges in the US and Canada have rejected attempts by Nortel bond holders to overturn a ground-breaking decision in favour of members of the collapsed telecom company's pension scheme.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has opened a consultation on how to create a single market for personal pension products across the continent.

The Pensions Regulator has published an employer guide on complying with its code of practice for funding defined benefit (DB) schemes, emphasising the importance of a collaborative approach.

The George and Harding Group Pension Scheme (G&H) has transferred into the Financial Assistance Scheme (FAS) after a lengthy battle to qualify for entry.

Why DC schemes might have to give personalised risk warnings to retirees

The Treasury will net an extra £700m in tax this year as a result of the pensions freedom and choice reforms, Hargreaves Lansdown has projected.

The Pensions Ombudsman (PO) has dismissed a complaint against Royal London over its decision to turn down a transfer request into a suspected pension liberation scheme.