Pension Schemes Bill
Tinker, failure, closure, grief
A pensions commission would provide an opportunity to get past short-termist thinking in a political world dominated and saturated by Brexit, says Rory Murphy.
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.
Pension schemes bill has low chance of quick resolution
With the spectre of Brexit looming over parliament, Jonathan Stapleton has some scepticism that the pension schemes bill will be enacted any time soon.
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.
Cold-calling ban will not see light of day this parliament
The hung parliament means planned measures to mitigate scams will be kicked down the road, the industry has told PP.
Tough master trust rules come into force as Pensions Bill gets Royal Assent
Members of master trusts will see greater protection as new rules for an authorisation regime and capital adequacy have been signed into law.
What does the snap election hold in store for pensions?
A surprise general election is in store in just over month, but battle lines are yet to be drawn. James Phillips explores where pensions sit in the chaos.
Have your say: Is the regulator becoming more heavy-handed?
This week we want to know if TPR is becoming more heavy-handed and whether its new investment guidance will help defined benefit trustees set better investment strategies.
Labour: TPR 'turns blind eye' on lack of member trustees in master trusts
Labour has accused The Pensions Regulator (TPR) of being too passive in improving member representation in master trust governance.
Government to tackle scams, charges and transparency 'very soon'
The government is planning to release proposals on pension scams, reducing fees and charges, and improving transparency "very soon", according to Richard Harrington.
TPR: Our master trust powers will be 'cornerstone' of DC consolidation
The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) powers to authorise master trusts will be the "cornerstone" of its drive to consolidate the defined contribution (DC) market according to Andrew Warwick-Thompson.
Pension Schemes Bill must be 'clearer' on master trust wind-ups
The government should clarify how failing master trusts can be wound up and taken over to ensure members are not left in limbo, according to Adrian Boulding.
Pension Schemes Bill needs MAF as 'bullet-proof test', says Smart Pension
The Pension Schemes Bill should provide for a shortened authorisation process for schemes which have achieved the Master Trust Assurance Framework (MAF), Smart Pension has said.
Five stories you might have missed this week
This week's top stories included reports that the Pensions Regulator and Sir Philip Green may be close to a deal over the BHS pension schemes.
Government to consult on pension cost disclosure this year
Work and pensions minister Damian Green has confirmed the government will consult on hidden costs and charges later this year.
Labour criticises lack of detail in Pension Schemes Bill
Shadow work and pensions minister Debbie Abrahams has attacked the government for a lack of detail in the Pension Schemes Bill.
Five stories you might have missed this week
This week's top stories included British Steel trustees rejecting an "unviable plan" to rescue the scheme, and Baroness Ros Altmann calling on the government to amend section 75 debt regulations.
Altmann: Pension Schemes Bill a 'missed opportunity'
The government has missed out by failing to amend "draconian" section 75 debt regulations and tax relief for lower paid earners, Baroness Ros Altmann has said.
Five stories you might have missed this week
This week's most-read stories included coverage of the Pension Schemes Bill in Parliament, a warning for scheme administrators to prepare for changes in data submission, and the cost of The Pensions Regulator's probe into BHS.
Government forced to consider lifeboat fund for master trusts
Planned regulations for master trusts may now include a requirement for the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to introduce a "funder of last resort".
L&G launches flexible retirement income solutions to meet freedoms deadline
Legal and General (L&G) has launched two retirement income products to help meet demand created by freedom and choice from 6 April.
Pension Schemes Bill gets Royal Assent ahead of freedoms deadline
The Pension Schemes Bill has received Royal Assent to become official legislation ahead of freedom and choice taking effect from 6 April.
Member probes on investments would be 'undue burden' on schemes
Giving savers rights to probe pension funds on specific details of investments would be an "undue burden" on schemes, according to the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).
Lord: Members must be able to probe trustees on investment decisions
Lord German has called for pension scheme trustees to account to members for "all actions taken in the performance of their investment functions".
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