Latest articles from Owen Walker

Blair: Turner proposals led to "ugliest" Brown showdown

Tony Blair has claimed an argument with Gordon Brown over Adair Turner’s pension proposals was the “ugliest” they ever had and dogged his final months as prime minister.

Webb’s “golden opportunity” – an assessment of his first 100 days

A rampant three months have seen wholesale review – but questions are now being asked about how the pensions minister will tackle reform

Director to fight on after losing appeal

The former Heath Lambert director who saw his pension slashed after the scheme fell into the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has lost his appeal to the ombudsman.

Schemes fear executive exodus over reduced lifetime allowance

The coalition government’s proposal to reduce the lifetime allowance has sparked fear that executives will take early retirement before next April to protect their benefits

Timeline – Steve Webb's first 100 days

As Steve Webb reaches his 100th day as pensions minister – which, judging by some of his predecessors, is a feat in itself – we look at the key events in a very busy summer

Schemes’ returns at risk from climate change rules

Recent climate change legislation could have a serious impact on the profitability of the UK firms pension schemes invest in, trustees have been warned.

BP troubles put ESG in the slimelight

BP’s ongoing problems following the Gulf of Mexico oil spill highlight the need to consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, investors have been warned.

Regulator criticises 'patchy' administration levels

The Pensions Regulator has criticised the industry over a ‘patchy’ adoption of its administration guidelines.