Guy Opperman
Think tanks call for permanent pensions commission
Think tanks The Fabian Society and Bright Blue have called for a new pensions commission, as Guy Opperman lends his support.
Charles Counsell: 2020 will be a year of positive change
Changes are afoot in the pensions regulatory landscape in a bid to boost both security and outcomes for members. Charles Counsell reveals what you can expect from the regulator this year.
PLSA welcomes 'legislative clarity' on pension schemes bill
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has welcomed the reintroduction of the pension schemes bill, after the government reaffirmed the details in the reopening of parliament this week.
TPR welcomes government's 'prompt' reintroduction of pension schemes bill
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has welcomed the government’s latest update on the details of the pension schemes bill.
Simpler annual benefit statement proposals get positive response from industry
As the DWP’s consultation on simpler annual benefit statements closes, Holly Roach looks at the industry’s response.
Guy Opperman: Looking ahead to 2020 - another big year for pensions
The pension schemes bill is set to boost income and protection for pension scheme members, says Guy Opperman, making 2020 a pivotal year for retirement savings.
Guy Opperman re-appointed as pensions minister
Guy Opperman has retained his post as pensions and financial inclusion minister, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed.
DWP annual benefit statement consultation questions voluntary adoption
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation setting out proposals for the adoption and launch of simpler annual benefit statements. Holly Roach reports
Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group to produce trustee guidance
The Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group is drafting trustee guidance on climate-related issues and how they can address the risks as part of their governance processes.
DB consolidation: Weighing up the options
A panel of experts have shared their views on how DB schemes can make good consolidation decisions. Kim Kaveh reports from the PLSA’s annual conference .
Revamped wake-up packs 'still not enough' for savers
Simplified, one-page pension wake-up packs launched last week, but the industry does not agree that they will make much difference to members’ saving attitudes. Holly Roach reports
Auto-enrolment closing the pensions gender gap, TPR reveals
Automatic enrolment (AE) has helped level the number of women saving into a workplace pension with the number of men, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said.
Pensions minister tells schemes to 'act now' on GMP equalisation
Schemes must “act now” to equalise guaranteed minimum pensions (GMPs), pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman says.
Opperman: Doing nothing is not an option
The pensions schemes bill will digitalise pensions and provide savers with greater confidence for retirement, Guy Opperman has said.
PLSA publishes retirement living standards to help savers 'picture their future'
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has unveiled a retirement living standards tool to help members engage with their pension and set retirement targets.
Queen's Speech confirms pension schemes bill for TPR, CDC and dashboards
A pension schemes bill is set to be laid in parliament in the coming weeks after the government announced a wide-ranging suite of reforms in the Queen’s Speech today.
NEST: Self-employed want help with retirement saving
Three-quarters of self-employed workers agree it is important to save for retirement, and more than half want help with it, according to NEST.
Opperman writes to 50 schemes demanding action on ESG
Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman has written to the 50 largest pension schemes requesting action to combat climate change.
ACA calls for key policy measures to be included in pensions bill
The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has called for five key policy measures to be included in the upcoming pensions bill.
Opperman: Pensions bill is 'sat on my desk' and 'completely ready to go'
A pensions bill is completely ready to go and waiting for a Queen’s Speech, according to pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman.
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.
Star: Defining and demonstrating transfer excellence
Schemes already face a legislative requirement to carry out transfers promptly and efficiently, so they should voluntarily get on board with the industry-developed solution, says Tom McPhail
Ombudsman appoints Caroline Rookes as interim chair
Caroline Rookes has been appointed interim chairwoman of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO), as the organisation seeks to boost its governance.
Don't name and shame Star Initiative non-participants, says industry
It would be inappropriate to name and shame schemes which do not sign up to the Star Initiative, a majority of Pensions Buzz respondents said in backlash to comments made by the pensions minister.
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