Law and Regulation

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a consultation on amalgamating ten of its 15 codes of practice into a single 149-page document.

Cyprian Njamma says the government’s changes to allowances could make it hard for savers to overcome complexities, thereby disincentivising saving for retirement.

Trustees need support for what is a major extension of their role as part of the move to improve pension scheme reporting on climate change, the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) says.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has confirmed what it calls a “fundamental shift” in its approach to workplace pensions, unveiling a corporate strategy increasingly focused on defined contribution (DC) savers.

Charles Counsell sets out TPR's new 15-year strategy is designed to secure and grow members' savings and confidence in retirement.

The government will consult on mandating the use of simpler annual statements while also setting out an approach to a “pension statement season”, says Guy Opperman.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that it will increase the general levy pension rates from April 2021 in line with its preferred option.

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has delayed further a consultation response and final regulations to enact requirements relating to investment consultants.

Pensions minister Guy Opperman has set out a timetable for secondary legislation to bring Pension Schemes Act provisions into force.

Shane O'Reilly and Julia Chirnside look at how a government proposal could put professional trustees in breach of the law.