Law and Regulation

Many schemes are run by people who lack the expertise and skills for the role according to European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) chairman Gabriel Bernardino.

Which charges in default funds will be capped from April?

The government has published draft regulations to introduce minimum governance standards for workplace pensions and a 0.75% charge cap on default funds.

What schemes have to do and when

Trustees and scheme sponsors have a responsibility to help prevent employees being pulled in by pension scams, according to The Pensions Regulator chairman Mark Boyle.

The UK pensions industry has been warned of the threat posed by savers turning to online advice services.

The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) strategy will be to 'educate, enable and, where required, enforce', according to the watchdog's chairman Mark Boyle.

The guidance guarantee implemented in April 2015 will evolve markedly over the next five years according to Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)acting head of savings and investment, Maggie Craig.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is confident its 18-month search to find a replacement for former chief executive Bill Galvin is nearing the end.

Communications will be a major issue for employers as they struggle to deal with an onslaught of change according to the AA's head of pensions, Mike Sullivan.