On the go: The Financial Conduct Authority is to write directly to 7,700 former members of the British Steel Pension Scheme to invite them to revisit the advice they received, while going ahead with a ban on contingent charging for defined benefit transfers.

Workers at Nissan’s manufacturing plant in Sunderland could be facing a cut to their benefits, with the carmaker proposing to close its defined benefit scheme, while experts said the Covid-19 pandemic could push more sponsors to follow suit.

On the go: The Competition and Markets Authority has updated its timeline for compliance with orders in its investigation into the investment consultant and fiduciary management sector, reminding trustees that they have until January 7 2021 to submit statements to the markets regulator.

On the go: Consideration of going concern in the preparation of pension scheme financial statements requires greater focus from trustees due to the coronavirus crisis, accountancy bodies have warned.

The UK’s largest pension scheme has announced it is to divest from selected coal, tobacco and weapons manufacturers, following years of campaigning by members and activist groups.

On the go: Carlsberg will remain the sole sponsor of its UK defined benefit pension scheme after it is absorbed into a joint venture with fellow beer producer Marston’s.

On the go: The Fire Brigades Union is looking at potential compensation claims for its members in public sector pension schemes who were victims of age discrimination.