Law and Regulation

The European pensions regulator has launched a stress test to look at the impact of a market crash or longevity shock on defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes.

PP analyses responses to the FCA's consultation on transaction costs

After a disastrous night for Labour and the Liberal Democrats, we are several steps closer to knowing the identity of the next pensions minister.

The industry has thanked pensions minister Steve Webb for his contribution to pensions after he lost his parliamentary seat in yesterday's general election.

Top stories this week include concern over proposals to force schemes to sign the Stewardship Code, the end of a six-and-a-half year legal wrangle, and four escalating fines from TPR.

Robin Ellison reveals his master plan for pensions reform

Pensions minister Steve Webb and shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont have both lost their parliamentary seats as a result of yesterday's General Election.

Pension Scams. Don't Get Stung. A title and tag-line from the Pension Regulator's latest "Action Pack" to pension funds warning of the dangers of pensions liberation. Martin Jenkins argues that the policy approach taken by the regulator has been disproportionate...

Can the press really influence the election?

Lehman Brothers Pension Scheme has secured a £675m buyout with Rothesay Life, ensuring that all members will get their pensions in full, six and a half years after its sponsor went bust.