Law and Regulation

The European Commission has published proposals to overhaul its pension directive, which is intended "improve governance, transparency and cross-border activity".

Jonathan Stapleton asks if the Budget reforms will improve retirement outcomes

Naomi Rainey says HMRC's extra powers will make no difference

The Pensions Ombudsman (PO) upheld complaints against the Marks & Spencer Pension Trust in two cases involving retirement quotations.

The European Commission has shelved plans to relax the funding requirements on cross-border schemes, according to reports in the Financial Times.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) have clarified their responsibilities in overseeing the pensions market following this week's reform announcements.

Shadow pensions minister Gregg McClymont has challenged pensions minister Steve Webb over his defined ambition (DA) proposals in light of the government's defined contribution (DC) reforms.

Slightly more Buzz contributors thought The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should have more auto-enrolment (AE) compliance resources than not.

Just under half of participants thought The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should regulate annuity brokers.

Barnett Waddingham’s Malcolm McLean says we action on retirement products