TPR

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will continue to change under the helm of Charles Counsell as it rolls out more of its TPR Future programme and develops a long-term strategy, he has said.

Panellists at an industry roundtable discuss their need for more clarity and balance from the regulator. James Phillips reports

This week's top stories included the Financial Conduct Authority announcing it would carry out further investigations on defined benefit transfers.

The Court of Appeal has dismissed ITV's appeal against a financial support direction (FSD) issued by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) in a long-running case over the Box Clever Pension Scheme.

Improved diversity on master trust boards can enable greater understanding of wider socioeconomic circumstances, argues James Phillips.

KAS Bank has launched an end-to-end cost transparency solution for defined contribution (DC) schemes to assist in the delivery of chair's statements.

Professional trustees will be expected to apply for accreditation as part of a framework intended to be launched on 1 July by the Professional Trustee Standards Working Group (PTSWG).

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a pilot to ensure single-employer defined contribution (DC) schemes are meeting their legal obligations and properly governing default arrangements.

The Pension Scams Industry Group (PSIG) has updated its voluntary code of practice to reflect regulatory and legislative changes that have affected the industry over the last year.

Arcadia has postponed votes on its seven company voluntary arrangement (CVA) proposals in order to "conduct further dialogue with a few landlords" in a bid to save the business from collapse.