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DWP review of TPR sets out changes for 'stronger more proactive' regulator
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.
Opperman becomes second-longest serving pensions minister
Guy Opperman is the second-longest serving dedicated junior pensions minister, overtaking Labour's Malcolm Wicks.
DWP publishes GMP conversion guidance
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has released its first batch of guidance setting out how the guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) conversion legislation may be used to resolve unequal payments.
What GMP conversion guidance will mean for schemes
GMP conversion guidance is expected imminently, but what will it mean for schemes? Maurice Titley looks at the next steps for trustees.
DWP spends £800,000 on Gogglebox adverts
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) spent nearly £800,000 on partnering with Gogglebox to produce a series of adverts to promote the benefits of saving for retirement.
Updated: Pension Wise customers show sound knowledge of freedoms
The vast majority of pension scheme members who use Pension Wise have demonstrated clear knowledge about pension freedoms when questioned on specific facts.
Industry split on DC investment innovation proposals
Initial responses to the government's consultation on DC investment innovation reveals a mixed views on a range of its proposals. Kim Kaveh reports.
Dashboards - what's next for schemes?
The DWP has published its response to its consultation on the pension dashboards - asking the industry for support in the delivery. Holly Roach looks at what schemes need to do now to prepare.
The glass is half full for the future of dashboards
Darren Philp says while the DWP's response to the pension dashboard consultation is a step forward, there is still much to do to ensure success of the project
Next steps for DB master trusts
The government has set out initial thoughts on the criteria for DB master trusts to be accredited. James Phillips looks at the details
Pensioner income from occupational schemes falls for first time since 2005
The proportion of pensioner income comprised of occupational pension payments fell over the 2017/18 financial year, government statistics reveal.
How should DC schemes construct their default strategies?
The PPI has unveiled a policy paper outlining current considerations and policy debates relevant to DC scheme default strategies. Kim Kaveh explores some of its views.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories were the DWP giving the green light to CDC and TPR granting extensions for 11 master trust authorisation applications.
Government announces plan to press ahead with CMA reforms
The government will proceed with a range of changes to the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets as recommended by a major competition review.
DWP delay leaves schemes facing Equality Act workaround
A government failure to update equality legislation means schemes offering bridging pensions could fall foul of provisions in the Equality Act 2010 - leaving them reliant on EU law as an interim solution.
SFGB renamed Money and Pensions Service
The Single Financial Guidance Body (SFGB) will be rebranded as the 'Money and Pensions Service', the government has announced.
FCA proposes measures to 'strengthen transparency' of costs and charges in IGCs
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has launched a consultation setting out proposed rules that would require contract-based schemes to disclose costs and charges to members.
DWP: 'Newborn' employers and workers 'positive' about AE contribution rate rises
The government has explored the views and experiences of the most recent cohort of employers who were required to implement AE, and their workers. Kim Kaveh looks at the findings
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.
Government launches mid-life MOT website
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a website dedicated to signposting people to where they can receive guidance typically associated with a so-called 'mid-life MOT'.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included Cardano announcing plans to acquire Now Pensions from a Dutch pension fund later this year.
Force CEOs to join company DB scheme to prevent reckless behaviour, says study
Forcing company bosses to join the same defined benefit (DB) schemes as their staff could protect pensions better than the threat of prison sentences for scheme mismanagement, Warwick Business School (WBS) has suggested.
Charge cap should not be amended for illiquid assets
The default charge cap for defined contribution (DC) investment strategies should not be amended to make it easier to access illiquid assets, a majority of last week's 91 respondents said.
Should the government make it easier for trustees to invest in illiquid assets?
The government is encouraging schemes to invest in illiquid assets with higher performance fees. Kim Kaveh asks if this is a good idea.
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