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Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included The Pensions Regulator criticising Sir Philip Green's latest plans for the Arcadia pension schemes.
USS 'obstructed whistleblower' in quest over 2017 valuation
The Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) allegedly obstructed a whistleblower as she tried to discover the true value of the deficit in its defined benefit (DB) section, according to reports.
Charles Counsell: Over 1,000 schemes to feel 'gentle hand' of enhanced TPR supervision
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has set out plans to use "new regulatory initiatives" with over 1,000 schemes as it aims to tighten its regulatory grip and boost member outcomes.
DWP review of TPR sets out changes for 'stronger more proactive' regulator
The DWP has led a tailored review of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) following calls for it to become a more active regulator in the industry.
How the declarations of intent regime could prove to be a mixed blessing
The government's proposed framework could hamper good corporate deals, which could affect the sustainability of DB sponsoring employers, writes Stephanie Baxter
TPR to target 'lawbreaking employers' with short notice checks
Employers who breach their automatic enrolment (AE) pension duties will be targeted with short-notice inspections by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
USS receives master trust authorisation as BCF Pension Trust applies
The Universities Superannuation Scheme's (USS) defined contribution master trust - USS Investment Builder - has received master trust authorisation from The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
'Casualties expected' as final master trusts apply for authorisation
The last of 38 master trusts expected to apply for authorisation have now submitted their applications to The Pensions Regulator (TPR), its latest update reveals.
Debenhams schemes likely to leave PPF assessment as CVA approved
Debenhams' creditors have passed a company voluntary arrangement (CVA), meaning its defined benefit (DB) schemes will leave Pension Protection Fund (PPF) assessment if the process completes successfully.
Link Pension Trustees fined £104,000 over McDonald's scheme failures
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has handed Link Pension Trustees fines totalling £103,750 for multiple breaches of pensions law in relation to the McDonald's Franchisee Pension Scheme.
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included XPS Pensions Group announcing plans to acquire Royal London's corporate pension services division.
Master trust applications reach 34 as another four submit
Four more master trusts applied for authorisation to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) after the end of March deadline, according to its latest monthly update.
Carillion moves 4,100 DC members into LifeSight
Carillion has moved the members of three of its defined contribution (DC) schemes into Willis Towers Watson's master trust, LifeSight.
Oxfordshire County Council pension fund improves following TPR action
Oxfordshire County Council has seen a "significant improvement" to its pension fund governance following action by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Five stories you may have missed this week
This week's top stories included Smart Pension and Moore Stephens master trusts being fined for historic chair's statement failures.
TPR reveals plans to reduce 'poorly-run' schemes
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is focusing on reducing the number of "poorly-run" schemes as it seeks to improve standards across the board.
The inequity of DB scheme funding
Funding standards for DB schemes have increased exponentially over the past decades. Con Keating says such significant overstatement of liabilities will lead to pushback through the courts.
How TPR is managing master trust exits
Master trust authorisation will see a significant number of schemes exit the market. Nicola Parish explains how TPR is overseeing this process.
PPF publishes risk management guidance
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published contingency planning guidance for trustees to help them manage risk.
Smart Pension and Moore Stephens fined for non-compliant chair's statements
The trustees of the Autoenrolment.co.uk and Moore Stephens master trusts have been fined for "deficient" chair's statements after failed court action against The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
FCA sets refreshed priorities for joint action with TPR
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has set priorities for the coming year for its joint action with The Pensions Regulator (TPR), including reviewing whether pension schemes are providing sound information to consumers.
TPR quizzed on engagement with 'parlous' Railways Pensions Scheme
MPs have written to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) about its engagement with the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS) amid concerns over the scheme's future funding.
Industry split on DC investment innovation proposals
Initial responses to the government's consultation on DC investment innovation reveals a mixed views on a range of its proposals. Kim Kaveh reports.
Workers Pension Trust applies for authorisation as five confirm application status
Workers Pension Trust was one of the 30 master trusts to apply for authorisation ahead of the 31 March deadline, PP can reveal.
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