Regulation

Interest in DB superfunds is rising, with nearly two thirds of pension professionals saying they are more likely to consider them than they were 18 months ago, according to polling by the...

The Pensions Regulator has launched a consultation on its new code of practice for multi-employer CDC schemes.  This revised code sets out the authorisation criteria for providers who want to run one...

The Government will consult on whether there needs to be greater regulation of trustees, via a new accreditation process and centrally set standards.  The consultation is also asking for industry feedback on...

The FCA has issued a new consultation on modernising pension tools and updating transfer times to further improve the DC market. Under the proposals, firms would be required provide better online planning...

The new targeted support rules should help more pension savers with retirement planning according to industry reaction.  There was widespread support for final rules published by the FCA, unveiled today. Many specifically...

The Government will introduce secondary legislation to allow workplace pension providers to side-step current direct marketing rules when recommending retirement solutions under the new targeted support framework. The announcement was made in...

Savers are turning to Facebook groups for retirement guidance, amid confusion about pension options and a lack of engagement with provider tools or guidance services Research by People’s Pension found that many...

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued new administration guidance for trustees and scheme managers amid consolidation and regulatory change across the sector. The regulator says this revised guidance is designed to help...

More than one in four employers using salary sacrifice currently rely on the associated national insurance savings to fund additional pension contributions or other employee benefits, new research shows.  Employee benefits specialists...

We’ve all seen the news by now: the Pension Schemes Bill has once again changed form, and perhaps for the better. Yesterday’s reading at Parliament sent a clear signal: by amending fiduciary...