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The twists and turns make pensions better
The twists and turns make pensions better

Despite the sagas and scandals of the past 25 years, the pensions industry has grown stronger, says Malcolm McLean

  • Industry
  • 04 November 2020
25 Years of PP: A busy two decades
25 Years of PP: A busy two decades

As part of a series celebrating PP’s silver anniversary, Hope William-Smith asks industry veterans about policy over the past 25 years and what needs to change for the future.

  • Industry
  • 18 September 2020
2019 has been frustrating for pensions but will next year be any better?
2019 has been frustrating for pensions but will next year be any better?

While the pension schemes bill was said to command cross-party support, Brexit and acrimonious parliamentary debates are leaving its success in doubt, says Malcolm McLean.

  • Industry
  • 03 December 2019
Is the current pensions tax relief system fit for purpose?
Is the current pensions tax relief system fit for purpose?

The government must conduct a fundamental review of tax reliefs and allowances to reduce complexity and confusion, says Malcolm McLean

  • Industry
  • 06 September 2019
Pensions and Benefits UK: Over 400 schemes attending so far - have you registered yet?
Pensions and Benefits UK: Over 400 schemes attending so far - have you registered yet?

Delegate places at Pensions and Benefits UK (PBUK) are filling up fast - with over 600 scheme representatives having registered for PP's flagship event so far.

  • Industry
  • 13 June 2019
Pension freedoms - still rather controversial but surely now here to stay
Pension freedoms - still rather controversial but surely now here to stay

Malcolm Mclean says although he initially supported Freedom and Choice, he is now less certain it was such a good idea given the consequences for the consumer

  • Law and Regulation
  • 09 May 2019
Good communications are more important than ever
Good communications are more important than ever

Malcolm Mclean says getting the channels of communication right and engaging more openly is a good starting point

  • Admin / Technology
  • 15 February 2019
Bosses who play 'fast and loose' with pensions face seven years in prison
Bosses who play 'fast and loose' with pensions face seven years in prison

Company directors who deliberately or recklessly put their workers' pension funds at risk face seven years in prison under plans to crack down on "acts of astonishing arrogance and abandon".

  • Law and Regulation
  • 11 February 2019
Think tank urges government to cap tax-free lump sums at £40,000
Think tank urges government to cap tax-free lump sums at £40,000

Capping the pension tax-free lump sum at £40,000 would raise £2bn a year for the government, new research by the Resolution Foundation suggests.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 04 January 2019
The top 20 opinion articles of 2018
The top 20 opinion articles of 2018

What were the most read opinion pieces on Professional Pensions over the last 12 months? We look at some of the top pieces from our commentators during the year.

  • Industry
  • 20 December 2018
WASPI campaign continues - but to what end?
WASPI campaign continues - but to what end?

Malcolm McLean says the chances of an equitable solution for Women against State Pensions Inequality campaigners do not seem very likely now

  • Industry
  • 27 November 2018
30 master trusts leaving market as TPR's authorisation regime comes into force
30 master trusts leaving market as TPR's authorisation regime comes into force

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has confirmed that 30 master trusts have or will exit the market, leaving 58 which will either need to apply for authorisation or exit in the coming months.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 30 September 2018
Treasury confirms Budget date; Radical tax relief reform 'more likely'
Treasury confirms Budget date; Radical tax relief reform 'more likely'

Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond has confirmed he will deliver the government's annual budget on 29 October.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 27 September 2018
Pension freedom withdrawals hit record £2.3bn in Q2
Pension freedom withdrawals hit record £2.3bn in Q2

A record £2.3bn was withdrawn from pensions under Freedom and Choice in the second quarter of this year, according to HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC).

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  • 31 July 2018
TPR hits all targets but 'clarity of expectations'
TPR hits all targets but 'clarity of expectations'

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) missed one of its 19 performance targets over the last year, it confirmed in its annual report and accounts.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 13 July 2018
Pension Prophets: A blueprint for the industry
Pension Prophets: A blueprint for the industry

A panel of pension experts spoke at Pensions and Benefits UK to debate lay trustees, the 'disastrous' freedoms and the problem with having two regulators. Stephanie Baxter reports from the conference

  • Law and Regulation
  • 10 July 2018
We need clarity on DB white paper proposals
We need clarity on DB white paper proposals

Malcolm McLean says the green-tinged white paper raised almost as many questions as answers and we are still far from knowing the exact direction of government policy

  • Law and Regulation
  • 16 May 2018
FCA and TPR launch joint strategy to tackle pension problems
FCA and TPR launch joint strategy to tackle pension problems

The FCA and TPR have announced their joint strategy for tackling the key risks facing pensions in the next decade. Victoria Ticha explores the plan and the industry's initial reaction.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 20 March 2018
Is TPAS/TPO integration a sign of things to come?
Is TPAS/TPO integration a sign of things to come?

Malcolm McLean says the transfer of TPAS's dispute resolution function to the TPO raises again the question of whether there should be a single pensions regulator

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 February 2018
TPR and FCA to launch joint pensions strategy
TPR and FCA to launch joint pensions strategy

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are to produce a joint strategy on how they will collaborate to regulate the sector over the next decade.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 12 February 2018
ONS: Private pension wealth boosted by £900m
ONS: Private pension wealth boosted by £900m

The aggregate total private pension wealth of all households in the UK in July 2014 to June 2016 increased to £5.3trn, according to the Office for National statistics (ONS).

  • Defined Contribution
  • 02 February 2018
Pensions tax relief to climb to £41bn this year
Pensions tax relief to climb to £41bn this year

The estimated cost of pensions tax relief for employees to the government is expected to hit £24bn in this tax year, according to government data.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 23 January 2018
2.7 million more pension cold calls since freedoms
2.7 million more pension cold calls since freedoms

Pension-related cold calls have increased by around 2.7 million since Freedom and Choice was introduced in April 2015, according to research commissioned by Aviva.

  • Industry
  • 08 January 2018
Top analysis of 2017: Plumbers' pension plight and BA judgement
Top analysis of 2017: Plumbers' pension plight and BA judgement

What were the most read analysis articles on Professional Pensions over the last 12 months? Here are the top stories of the year

  • Industry
  • 28 December 2017
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Trustees will need to be corporate finance experts under new TPR powers
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Livingbridge sells Broadstone to Intermediate Capital Group
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Pension Schemes Bill gets final approval and waits for Royal Assent
Mark Stocker dies following cancer battle
Mark Stocker dies following cancer battle
Industry Voice: The tipping point for UK pension schemes
Industry Voice: The tipping point for UK pension schemes
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