Martin Hunter says while new TPR powers will increase the burden on all DB employers, it isn't all doom and gloom
With just three months to go before TPR's master trust authorisation regime launches, the watchdog has outlined further details of its expectations. James Phillips reports
The pensions and financial inclusion minister tells James Phillips about his first year in office and his philosophy behind pension policy creation.
Respondents were split in this week's Pensions Buzz on whether the £1m maximum penalty for failing to notify The Pensions Regulator (TPR) of certain corporate events was appropriate.
This week's top stories included the government saying it will examine and may overhaul the pension tax relief system it if feels it is beneficial to do so.
The industry has been reacting to TPR and the FCA's joint call for input on how they will tackle pensions issues. Victoria Ticha looks at some of the responses
Schemes and trustees who have been fined for failing to submit adequate chair's statements may see these penalties revoked as The Pensions Regulator (TPR) publishes updated guidance.
A consultation has been launched on granting stronger powers to The Pensions Regulator (TPR) as the government seeks to address "misuse" of flexibilities in the defined benefit (DB) funding system.
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a consultation on proposals to improve the regulator's powers and increase DB member protections. Here are the key questions it is asking...
Research suggests the industry believes schemes have been unintentionally locked into using the higher inflation measure but many remain unsure about an override. Victoria Ticha takes a closer look