Regulation

A new certification will differentiate between above average defined contribution pension schemes and the norm, the National Association of Pension Funds says.

UK - The UK's National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has announced plans to reward better than average defined contribution pension schemes with a 'Pension Quality Mark'.

The government is to establish an Investment Governance Group to implement the updated and simplified Myners principles.

Guidance to help trustees of occupational pension schemes and employers identify, monitor and manage conflicts of interest was published by The Pensions Regulator today.

The International Accounting Standards Board's latest proposals will do little to encourage good pension provision, the National Association of Pension Funds says.

UK - The Pensions Regulator has published its conflicts of interest guidance , designed to help trustees of occupational pension schemes and employers identify, monitor and manage the issue.

The final guidance to assist trustees in calculating transfer values for defined benefit schemes has been published by The Pensions Regulator.

UK - Clarity from the Pensions Regulator (TPR) on the calculation of transfer values for defined benefit schemes has been welcomed, but with a warning it may not go far enough.

ROSIE KWOK of MERCER examines The Pensions Regulator's consultation paper on good record-keeping.

THE Pension Protection Fund has proposed a levy estimate of £700m for 2009/10.