Regulation
Transparency Task Force publishes FCA 'wish list'
TTF wants greater consumer protection
Treasury launches fresh inquiry into post-Brexit financial regulation as UK enters 'uncharted waters'
The Treasury Select Committee has launched a new inquiry into the future of the UK's financial services once it has left the European Union.
'Scrap AE in no-deal Brexit to help businesses', suggests home secretary
Home secretary Sajid Javid has called for auto-enrolment (AE) to be scrapped as part of a "shock and awe strategy" should the UK fail to reach a Brexit deal, according to reports.
FCA board agrees to ditch 'value for money' tag
The board of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has accepted proposals to ditch the term 'value for money' from the final rules relating to the Asset Management Market Study (AMMS).
EXCLUSIVE: PMI members gain access to 'core insight' from new industry partners
The Pensions Management Institute (PMI) is modernising through its aim to provide members access to 'core insight' by forming industry partnerships with organisations, writes Victoria Ticha
Aviva implements Origo's bulk scheme transfer service
Aviva has introduced Origo's bulk transfer service in a bid to speed up processes and further improve data security for schemes.
FCA retirement outcomes review: Half of pots accessed fully withdrawn
More than half of retirement pots accessed under pension freedom rules have been fully withdrawn, the Financial Conduct Authority confirmed in its interim retirement outcomes review.
TPR promises 'focused, faster and more frequent' interventions
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has committed itself to acting faster and more often where defined benefit (DB) schemes are underfunded or it suspects avoidance.
Diversity, Narratives and Pensions
Con Keating says it is time for a different approach to defined benefit pensions but questions how easy this would be to achieve.
Have your say: Has the Pension Schemes Bill strengthened the master trust market?
This week, we want to know if the Pension Schemes Bill adequately addresses weaknesses in the master trust market and what the biggest obstacle to setting up the pension dashboard is.
The urge to consult
Robin Ellison talks about the acceleration in consultations and whether it is a good thing.
TPR launches pension trusteeship paper
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published a discussion paper on how to drive up standards of pensions trusteeship and shape future regulatory policy.
Industry urged to develop DB early warning system
The industry and regulator should act to implement an early warning system for beleaguered DB schemes according to Silverfinch.
Should there be a statutory override converting RPI to CPI?
The debate over whether schemes should be able to change statutory pension increases from RPI to CPI continues with calls for a statutory override to be put in place. Kristian Brunt-Seymour considers its feasibility
BHS: The story so far
Over recent weeks we have seen many developments in the BHS drama. PP takes a look
Does the PPF need an early warning system for troubled schemes?
Events this year have raised the issue of whether the industry and trustees should give earlier warnings to the regulator and PPF about issues with DB schemes. Kristian Brunt-Seymour looks at the options.
L&G master trust gets MAF accreditation
Legal & General's (L&G) WorkSave Mastertrust has obtained the master trust assurance framework accreditation (MAF).
Ombudsman Service streamlines complaint application process
The Pensions Ombudsman Service has added an online application option to its complaints procedure.
HMRC and FCA unveil draft rules for secondary annuities
HMRC and the FCA have begun consulting on a tax framework and rules for the secondary annuity market.
Is this the beginning of the end for salary sacrifice?
Budget documents reveal the government is mulling a clampdown on the range of benefits available under salary sacrifice arrangements, writes Kristian Brunt-Seymour.
How would Brexit impact pensions?
As the EU referendum looms closer it is entirely possible the UK could end up leaving Europe. Kristian Brunt-Seymour finds a Brexit could be both good and bad for pensions.
Auto-enrolment hits 60,000 firms and 5.5 million workers
Almost 5.5 million people in 60,000 firms have been automatically enrolled since 2012, according to the latest government figures.
Monsoon Accessorize underpays NMW by £100k
Fashion retailer Monsoon Accessorize is the latest high profile employer to be named and shamed for failing to pay the national minimum wage (NMW).
More firms leaving it to the last minute to auto-enrol
An increasing number of firms are leaving it to the very last minute to comply with their auto-enrolment obligations, according to one major provider.
