Margaret Snowdon

Data standards to be set on Wednesday

Conditional and common data scores will have to be included in scheme returns from next year. Michael Klimes looks at what trustees need to do and if TPR's requirement goes far enough

A government proposal to limit the right to transfer to protect members from scams 'lacks ambition' and needs a much tougher approach, says the industry.

With DB transfer activity at very high levels amid fraud concerns, Michael Klimes asks if partial transfers can offer more security for members

An Irish High Court case could put pressure on UK schemes that transfer data to the US to beef up measures they use to protect members' data. Michael Klimes finds out why.

The industry has expressed surprise at the number of defined contribution (DC) plans failing to complete their scheme returns on time.

A collaborative group aimed at helping the industry adapt to technological change has been established by the Transparency Task Force (TTF) founding chairman, (pictured above) Andy Agathangelou.

The delayed launch of a service to check the protection status of members following the lifetime allowance (LTA) cut will mean extra work for administrators.

The Pensions Administration Standards Organisation (PASA) has announced a month-long campaign calling on the industry to raise administration standards.

Margaret Snowdon has been appointed by HM Treasury to join the steering group for the pensions dashboard prototype project.