All Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) articles
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News‘Traffic light’ approach to VfM underperforms in consumer testing
The Financial Conduct Authority proposed a ‘red, amber, green’ ratings system for DC schemes last year. Credit: Wikimedia The ‘red, amber, green’ proposed approach to value for money in defined contribution (DC) pension schemes has performed poorly in a recent behavioural finance exercise commissioned by The People’s ...
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NewsNext ‘value for money’ consultation to come later this year, FCA says
The Financial Conduct Authority, the Pensions Regulator, and the Department for Work and Pensions are planning a further consultation on the Value for Money framework later this year.
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NewsMore clarity needed on targeted support proposals, industry tells FCA
The Association of Professional Pension Trustees, the Society of Pension Professionals, and the Association of British Insurers have all called for changes to the regulator’s proposals for targeted support.
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NewsFCA raises concerns over pension transfer incentives
In a wide-ranging study of life insurers’ pension provision, the regulator has urged providers to ensure they are well resourced to support efficient transfers while also protecting savers from scams.
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NewsPension funds urge positive collaboration with policymakers on market reform
Pension investors responsible for a collective £150bn in assets are seeking to engage positively with policymakers to ensure shareholder rights are protected in capital markets reforms.
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NewsRailpen boss hails regulators’ plans to support fintech businesses
The Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulatory Authority are to jointly launch a new unit aimed at supporting small businesses to achieve scale, the government announced yesterday.
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OpinionHow will targeted support shape guidance for pension scheme members?
The Association of British Insurers’ George Ritchie explores the Financial Conduct Authority’s targeted support plans and what they mean for the help trustees can give to their pension scheme’s members.
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FeaturesFCA’s ‘targeted support’ plans could help trustees close advice gap
With trust-based schemes explicitly in scope, the FCA’s proposals on “targeted support” for non-advised savers could offer pension scheme trustees a fresh opportunity to support disengaged members, reports Sara Benwell.
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NewsFCA boss to prioritise growth and competitiveness in second five-year term
The Treasury has reappointed Nikhil Rathi as chief executive officer of the Financial Conduct Authority and tasked him with fully embracing its “international competitiveness and growth objective”.
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In DepthIn Depth: How the FCA will regulate pensions over the next five years
The financial services watchdog has published its latest five-year strategy, pledging to become a more flexible, predictable and efficient organisation.
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NewsFCA highlights weaknesses in private assets valuation processes
A review of asset management practices has found conflicts of interest and other issues around how managers value private market assets.
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NewsFCA proposes ‘targeted support’ for vulnerable pension savers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering giving pension providers the ability to provide “targeted support” to certain groups of people to help them make decisions about their retirement savings.
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NewsRegulators urged to collaborate on ‘targeted support’ for DC savers
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called for trust-based defined contribution pension schemes to be included in proposals to allow “targeted support” for savers.
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NewsPension and decumulation complaints rise by 27% in 18 months
Some industry figures question whether consolidation is working, as the FCA publishes complaints data.
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OpinionEditor's notes: Managing the 'Daily Mail' risk
Getting Value for Money right will take plenty of time, consideration and collaboration. Making sure it’s communicated properly can’t be ignored.
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NewsWhat we learned from the FCA’s retirement data
Pensions Expert delves into the numbers released by the regulator this week to explore what they say – and what they don’t – about the UK’s retirement landscape.
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OpinionTime to consolidate the regulators?
Does having two regulators for the pensions sector demonstrate value for money, asks Tom McPhail.
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NewsTPT to offer DB trustees fiduciary management and consultancy services
TPT has secured regulatory approval from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) to set up the commercial investment company.
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NewsPensions, savings and inflation expected to be addressed in Chancellor's Autumn Statement
The government has confirmed this year’s Autumn Statement will take place on 22 November, and has pledged to halve inflation by the end of the year.
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NewsThe power of inertia now threatens the future of pension saving
Levels of trust in pensions and the companies that provide them are at a worrying low, according to analysis of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA)Financial Lives Survey from consultancy Broadstone.