Regulation

Do we need to consider the UK’s housing and pensions strategies together? The pattern of home ownership appears to be changing in the UK, with a growing number of retired renters. But could...

The Chancellor, in his Autumn Statement, asked the FCA to take action to remedy the problem of misapplied charges disclosure regulations which force investors to sell UK-listed investment trusts, driving pension funds...

The Pensions Regulator is undergoing a period of transformation to ensure it remains “fit for the future” according to its chief executive  Nausicaa Delfas.  In a keynote address at the JP Morgan...

The plight of former members of the British Steel Pension Scheme (BSPS) who were advised to give up their defined benefit (DB) pensions in favour of individual defined contribution (DC) pots is...

The UK pensions industry has expressed concerns about elements of new government proposals to reform the DC pensions market.  At the weekend Chancellor Jeremy Hunt unveiled plans to boost disclosure requirements, forcing...

Legal & General is the latest pension provider to back the introduction of ‘targeted support’ as part of a regulatory shake-up of advice and guidance.  In its response to the discussion paper...

The Pensions Policy Institute has warned that the adoption of a lifetime provider model - or pot for life - is likely to be be costly for schemes and employers, and could...

Two of the biggest pension bodies are jointly calling for government action to enhance retirement adequacy while boosting pension investment into the UK economy, to help stimulate growth.  In a joint statement...

AJ Bell has launched a new technical hub for financial advisers designed to support them with impending pension tax changes when the Lifetime Allowance (LTA) is abolished in April. Tech Zone provides...

Almost two in three pension professionals say The Pensions Regulator's new general code offers a “real opportunity to add value” to clients.  This survey was conducted by The Society of Pension Professionals...