department for work and pensions

Government plans to increase the general levy will disproportionately hit members who have been auto-enrolled, says Darren Philp

This week’s 96 Pensions Buzz respondents said good governance was more important than member engagement, noting the former could lead to the latter.

The government will change the law to allow the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) to aggregate pensions for the purposes of calculating compensation.

From October, trustees need to show how they are factoring ESG issues into investment decisions. Holly Roach explores why the changes may not be radical but could boost member engagement.

As The Pensions Regulator’s consultation on investment governance guidance closes, Holly Roach looks at the industry’s response.

NEST, Aegon Master Trust, Ensign Retirement Plan, Creative Pension Trust and the Baptist Pension Scheme have been authorised by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).

Amber Rudd has resigned as secretary of state for work and pensions with immediate effect, with Thérèse Coffey named as her successor.

Guy Opperman will remain in post as pensions and financial inclusion minister, it has been confirmed.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) increased its use of frontline powers by 32% over the last year, it confirmed in its annual report and accounts.

The journey to endgame for defined benefit (DB) schemes can be just as important on focusing on long-term funding targets, according to Lane Clark and Peacock (LCP).