Regulation

Pensions minister Steve Webb has strongly hinted there will be action on tax relief in the Autumn Statement tomorrow.

Local councils and pension authorities have urged members of the public to disregard scam calls from a fraudulent organisation claiming to be a pension scheme.

Jonathan Stapleton on the annual round of tax relief speculation

Pensions minister Steve Webb has written to the Association of British Insurers demanding evidence that consultancy charges levied on schemes are value for money.

Industry views on The Pensions Regulator are generally positive with almost two-thirds (64%) of respondents rating its performance as good or very good, according to its latest survey.

London's local government pension schemes are poorly and inconsistently governed due to "fundamental flaws" that could threaten their sustainability, the Pensions Institute says.

Employers will have more flexibility to leave the National Employment Savings Trust, under Department for Work and Pensions proposals.

Changes to HM Revenue and Customs guidance for those with fixed protection who are erroneously auto-enrolled have been welcomed.

The Association of Corporate Trustees has adopted a provisional code of conduct to improve standards of trusteeship and ward off calls for more regulation.

The Pensions Regulator has softened its approach to companies that cut back on contributions.