Law and Regulation

Pensions minister Steve Webb has urged the next government to introduce joint ministers across pensions, the ageing society and the Treasury to break down silos between the departments.

Asset managers should be subject to similar regulation to annuity providers if they are to get involved in the retirement income market, argues the Financial Inclusion Centre.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published proposals to automatically transfer small pots when savers move jobs, with exemptions for funds outside the 0.75% charge cap.

The IASB's Stephen Cooper explains why new accounting rules are needed for hybrid schemes

The Investment Association has set out plans for asset managers to disclose portfolio turnover rates to investors and give them an idea of how this compares to other funds.

TPR’s acceptance of an £8.5m settlement in the Carrington Wire case is evidence of its limited powers, Natasha Browne says

A Pensions Ombudsman (PO) ruling on ill health benefits is set to encourage trustees to question any mental health recommendations made by medical practitioners.

The Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) has published guidance detailing ten key questions for pension scheme members ahead of the Budget freedoms.

Independent Governance Committees (IGCs) will have only limited powers to improve value for money in contract-based schemes due to legal constraints, it has been warned.

JLT’s Mark Wood says the government has hugely underestimated the number that could cash out after April