Regulation

A judgment has been made on Michel Van De Wiele's appeal against The Pensions Regulator's issuance of its first ever contribution notice, PP understands.

The latest Pensions Bill has made it easier for The Pensions Regulator to use its moral hazard powers by removing the current two-year time limit, lawyers say.

Government should address current insolvency laws to stop pension schemes becoming "super-creditors" following the Nortel and Lehman Brothers ruling, the Confederation of British Industry says.

EUROPE - Pension supervisors and regulators looking to take a risk-based approach to monitoring pension schemes now have a toolbox of best practices thanks to a new report by the OECD and IOPS.

The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority held its first meeting today, confirming the membership of its newly elected management board.

EUROPE - The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) held its first meeting today, confirming the membership of its newly elected Management Board.

Bad investment selection in the pensions market is still a "significant concern" placing customers at unnecessary risk, the Financial Services Authority warns.

The DWP will look into improving annuity rates for people with pension pots of under £5,000, pensions minister Steve Webb says.

UK - Public sector final salary schemes should be scrapped and replaced with a career average alternative, the National Association of Pensions Funds says.

The Pension Protection Fund has confirmed it aims to collect an overall levy of £600m in 2011/12.