pension reform

Policymakers urged to introduce safeguards for DB surplus regime

Industry

Policymakers urged to introduce safeguards for DB surplus regime

XPS says safeguards must be put in place to boost confidence in the new framework

clock 26 August 2026 • 2 min read
Government making pension changes 'for change's sake'

Industry

Government making pension changes 'for change's sake'

PP survey respondents say while some reform is positive, there is ‘still much more’ to be done

clock 04 August 2026 • 1 min read
Torsten Bell to remain in post as pensions minister

Appointments

Torsten Bell to remain in post as pensions minister

Industry says reappointment brings ‘welcome certainty and continuity’

clock 23 July 2026 • 4 min read
UPDATE: TPR makes 'no surprises' regulatory pledge as it publishes five-year strategy

Law and Regulation

UPDATE: TPR makes 'no surprises' regulatory pledge as it publishes five-year strategy

Strategy comes alongside corporate plan and roadmap to give trustees a ‘clear line of sight’

clock 14 July 2026 • 6 min read
DWP publishes consultation on VfM framework

Industry

DWP publishes consultation on VfM framework

Framework sets out the plan to shift the focus from cost to overall value

clock 13 July 2026 • 4 min read
SPP sets out reforms to help address adequacy challenge

Industry

SPP sets out reforms to help address adequacy challenge

SPP says millions face inadequate retirement unless government enacts ‘significant’ reforms

clock 08 July 2026 • 1 min read
Pensions Commission publishes interim report

Industry

Pensions Commission publishes interim report

Report looks at the state of retirement saving in the UK

clock 19 May 2026 • 3 min read
Majority of workers support PLSA pension reform proposals

Industry

Majority of workers support PLSA pension reform proposals

Survey finds 88% of respondents say contributions should be affordable for all workers

clock 17 October 2023 • 3 min read

Industry

Government urged to set timetable for AE reform implementation

The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has urged the government to set out a timetable for when it will implement its planned automatic enrolment (AE) reforms, and produce a timetable for increases in AE contribution levels.

clock 16 January 2020 • 1 min read

Defined Benefit

UPDATE 2 - DWP publishes DB white paper: Stronger powers for TPR, DB chair statements to be introduced

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will be given the power to fine company bosses who deliberately puts their defined benefit (DB) schemes at risk, the government has confirmed.

clock 19 March 2018 • 4 min read
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