Regulation

Sackers solicitor Nigel Cayless introduces this month's legal panel: In July 2007, the Deregulatory Review identified pension scheme disclosure as an area that may benefit from a principles-based approach.

TPR chairman David Norgrove explains the watchdog's stance on ETVs

UK - Ofcom has confirmed it will not allow BT to fund its £6.6bn ($10.3bn) scheme deficit through charges it levies on competitors for telecoms services.

UK/US/CANADA - A financial support direction issued by The Pensions Regulator against insolvent companies is an expense of the administration and must be complied with, the High Court has ruled.

The government has launched a public consultation on the discount rate used to set contribution rates in unfunded public service pension schemes.

Trustees involved in an enhanced transfer exercise must start from the presumption it is not in the best interests of members, The Pensions Regulator confirms.

Rachel Reeves has attacked Steve Webb for "changing the rules of the games" in switching from RPI to CPI.

Michael O'Higgins has been named as David Norgrove's replacement as chairman of The Pensions Regulator.

UK - The Pensions Regulator should be more accountable and promote high-quality workplace pensions, trustees and scheme managers believe.

The Pensions Regulator should be more accountable and promote high-quality workplace pensions, trustees and scheme managers believe.