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Charles Counsell: Over 1,000 schemes to feel 'gentle hand' of enhanced TPR supervision
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has set out plans to use "new regulatory initiatives" with over 1,000 schemes as it aims to tighten its regulatory grip and boost member outcomes.
Five issues the global pensions industry needs to address
Engagement in pensions is rising but there are still a number of barriers to overcome. Natanje Holt looks at the key issues that need to be tackled
TPR takes action against employer prioritising dividends and reveals 15% increase in use of AE powers
The Pensions Regulator has set how it has used its powers over the first three months of the year in a bid to better protect scheme members.
All pension customers should be treated equally
Ros Altmann urges the industry to address injustices and inefficiencies, and engage in direct-to-consumer marketing that promotes pensions properly for the mass market
Choosing between GPPs and master trusts
As more employers go through the re-enrolment process, it may be time to balance the pros and cons of GPPs and master trusts. James Phillips looks at the arguments
PensionBee leads industry with launch of simpler annual statements
PensionBee has become the first UK pension provider to adopt simpler annual statements to improve its pension reporting to members and encourage engagement.
More thought needed on mid-life MOTs, says House of Lords committee
Mid-life MOTs are in danger of "missing those most in need of support", the government has been warned following a review of intergenerational fairness.
Smart Pension and Moore Stephens fined for non-compliant chair's statements
The trustees of the Autoenrolment.co.uk and Moore Stephens master trusts have been fined for "deficient" chair's statements after failed court action against The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Occupational scheme membership rises three points over 2018, finds ONS
Nearly four in five UK employees are now members of an occupational pension scheme, Office for National Statistics (ONS) data reveals.
PLSA policy board sets inaugural priorities; addresses consolidation challenges
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's (PLSA) policy board has agreed a four-year plan focusing on consolidation, adequate contributions, effective management and well-run schemes.
Exclusive: Half of employers unaware of DC services they offer to members
Some 48% of employers are unaware of the services or help they offer to members of their defined contribution (DC) schemes, according to Aon.
Inflation edges up to 1.9% on higher food prices
Inflation in the UK rose slightly in February to 1.9% on the back of higher food prices, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).
AE, net pay and the pensions dashboard - a Spring Statement wishlist
The Spring Statement is likely to be overshadowed by Brexit but there is still much to do in pensions. Kim Kaveh and Holly Roach take a look at the industry's wishlist.
'Money and Pensions Service' backed by industry as new name for SFGB
The 'Money and Pensions Service' is an appropriate new name for the Single Financial Guidance Body, this week's Pensions Buzz respondents say.
Why calls for charge cap cuts must be resisted
Jonathan Stapleton asks if we need a more fundamental rethink on the issue of DC investment charges.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included an accountant admitting fraud and making employer-related investments in the latest criminal prosecution pursued by The Pensions Regulator.
Workers to take home more pay this year despite contribution rate hike
Workers will still get an increase in take-home pay this April despite the rise in auto-enrolment (AE) contributions, according to Royal London analysis.
Phase in dashboard compulsion gradually, says industry
Smaller schemes should be given more time to prepare data for the pensions dashboard while larger counterparts should be brought on earlier, this week's Pensions Buzz respondents say.
Lloyds secures 630,000 pension customers with 'strong progress' towards one million by 2020
Lloyds Banking Group secured 630,000 new pension customers last year, according to its 2018 annual results.
Government will not 'force pace of change' in AE
Guy Opperman has rejected calls to speed up changes to auto-enrolment (AE) despite increasing pressure to boost contribution rates and overall savings pots.
TPR cracks down on 'dishonest employers' to protect savings
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) used its enforcement powers more than 22,000 times in the final quarter of 2018, it has revealed.
10,003,000 reasons why AE has been a success
Latest figures from the Department for Work and Pensions - published today - shows the number of people saving into an occupational pension scheme since auto-enrolment (AE) began in 2012 has increased by 10,003,000.
'Truly transformative' AE policy brings 10 million into pensions
Auto-enrolment (AE) has now brought 10 million workers into occupational pensions since its introduction in 2012, latest government figures reveal.
GMP calculations will never be understood by members or trustees, says industry
Members and trustees will never understand GMP calculations, and the regulator should not be allowed to create its own rules, according to this week's Pensions Buzz respondents.
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