Mike Birch says trustees need a clear plan to take advantage of current funding positions
Regulator reports increase in usage of AE powers but a fall in frontline powers
Interim appointments come as regulator recruits for three permanent roles
WTW research shows average scheme is 87% compliant with the code
Industry welcomes findings of report which called for improvements to DB surplus management
MPs comment on funding regime, surplus extraction and consolidation approaches
Regulator says industry must use value for money as ‘guiding principle’
Buzz survey finds nearly three-quarters of respondents support further reflection by TPR
Trustees five times less likely to be 45 or under compared to UK population
Regulator will now scrutinise DC schemes to check for value for members compliance