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TPR holds back from mandating use of professional trustees
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has announced new measures around the appointment of professional trustees following concerns that poor governance is putting members’ savings at risk.
Nine in 10 people save into the largest master trusts
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has revealed 90% of people are saving into the largest master trusts, creating a “safe and stable” workplace pension market.
Why the role of scheme secretary needs to evolve
There is a growing need for schemes to improve governance. John Reeve says better trustee support will improve their ability to meet these increasingly onerous requirements
TPR further delays DB funding code consultation until 'things have settled down'
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will now seek to publish the first of two consultations on a revised defined benefit (DB) funding code in the new year, depending on the political environment.
TPR begins crackdown on poor record-keeping
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has ordered the trustee boards of 400 schemes to urgently conduct a data review as part of its crackdown on poor scheme record-keeping.
Why changes to SIPs will be positive but not radical
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.
Why TPR is asking whether professional trustees should be mandatory
Professional trustees can improve scheme governance, clear up misunderstandings, and ensure regulatory compliance, argues David Fairs
David Fairs: Trustees have a tremendous responsibility, so it is right to expect knowledge and understanding
Member-nominated trustees bring clear value to scheme boards, but it is important their knowledge is up to scratch, says David Fairs
David Fairs: Can sole trustees govern pensions effectively?
In the first of a series of exclusive articles for Professional Pensions, TPR's David Fair's explores the role of sole trustees, outlines some of the regulators' concerns and calls for evidence from the industry.
What the future could hold for trusteeship
Professionalisation of trustee boards remains on the agenda as the regulator asks the industry whether they should be mandatory. James Phillips explores the latest consultation.
TPR launches consultation on future of trusteeship
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a consultation on scheme governance and trusteeship, urging "badly-run schemes" to improve or consolidate.
David Fairs: Why we're pushing schemes out of the market
The regulator is looking to accelerate the consolidation of pension schemes. David Fairs explains why.
TPR updates DC investment guidance to reflect upcoming ESG regulations
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its defined contribution (DC) investment guidance to reflect changes to upcoming ESG regulations, following requests from the industry for further information.
TPR launches pilot to boost single-employer DC trust oversight
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a pilot to ensure single-employer defined contribution (DC) schemes are meeting their legal obligations and properly governing default arrangements.
PPI appoints seven governors
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has appointed seven further governors to join over 100 already in post.
PPF publishes risk management guidance
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published contingency planning guidance for trustees to help them manage risk.
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.
How TPR is toughening its stance on DB funding approaches
TPR has set out specific guidance for trustees and employers with schemes approaching a valuation. Kim Kaveh looks at the details of its annual funding statement.
PASA releases first round of data guidance
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has launched its first round of guidance to help administrators, trustees and employers assess the quality of their data.
PMI to accredit professional trustees as standards launch
Professional trustees will be expected to apply for accreditation in the near future as a regulator-backed working group has published a set of seven standards against which they will need to demonstrate compliance.
EXCLUSIVE: TPR to consider mandatory use of professional trustees
The Pensions Regulator will consider if schemes should be required to have professional trustees and assess the case for greater regulation of administrators and system providers, PP can reveal.
David Fairs: Changing pensions for the better
Jonathan Stapleton speaks to TPR's David Fairs about the organisation's plans for the year ahead, its work around consolidation and the rationale behind one-to-one supervision
TPR to supervise DB consolidators seeking to enter the market
Defined benefit (DB) superfunds that wish to enter the market must talk to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about their plans before opening for business.
TPR: Smaller DC schemes struggling to demonstrate value for pension savers
Many smaller pension schemes are failing to demonstrate they provide good value for members, latest research by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) shows.
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