There is too much red tape in pensions, says industry
Nine in ten respondents said around 160,000 pages of legislation is too much
This week's 100 respondents also answered questions on the likelihood that UK will reach a Brexit deal and avoid a ‘no deal' scenario by 29 March 2019, whether the government should abolish the Lifetime...
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has cancelled a planned rise to the general levy amid the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
TPR deficit contribution guidance welcomed but 'hidden implications' arise
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Consider suspending DRCs for three months if necessary, TPR says
Defined benefit (DB) scheme trustees should be open to employer requests to reduce or suspend deficit recovery contributions (DRCs) if there is a good reason to do so, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said.
TPR extends late payment reporting deadlines
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has temporarily relaxed the timeframe for schemes which need to report late payments from employers for workplace pension schemes.
New delay for contingent charging ban decision
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has postponed its decision on whether to ban contingent charging on defined benefit (DB) transfers by up to six months.
