Department for Work & Pensions

Amber Rudd has not been moved out of her job as secretary of state for work and pensions amid concerns the pensions industry could have had its seventh politician in that office since the 2015 general election.

The government has been accused of "dragging its heels" on pensions equality after ruling out amending the law to provide for higher survivor benefits for widowers.

Pension fund investors could face further disclosure requirements on ESG matters as an industry working group considers fresh law for trustees for as soon as next year.

The number of women participating in a workplace pension has increased by 70% since auto-enrolment (AE) began, analysis by Equiniti reveals.

AE has had 'truly staggering' impact

Pension schemes and their investment managers must take their environmental and social responsibilities seriously and use funds to tackle climate change, Guy Opperman has said.

The DWP has led a tailored review of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) following calls for it to become a more active regulator in the industry.

GMP conversion guidance is expected imminently, but what will it mean for schemes? Maurice Titley looks at the next steps for trustees.

The government will proceed with a range of changes to the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets as recommended by a major competition review.

This week's top stories included Cardano announcing plans to acquire Now Pensions from a Dutch pension fund later this year.