Editorial: The Supreme Court's decision to grant Mr Walker’s husband spousal benefit entitlements as if he were a wife should be applauded. But it is sad to learn that UK law still enshrined unequal treatment of gay people.
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Pension law slowly catches up with society on equal rights
The Supreme Court has overruled the Equalities Act 2010 in Walker v Innospec, meaning pension schemes can no longer refuse pensions to same-sex spouses for pre-2005 service, but has stopped short of giving equal pension rights to a part-time worker.
In numbers: TPR, ombudsman, Nest
From the blog: Monday saw the Pensions Regulator, the Pensions Ombudsman and Nest all issue their annual reports, so what were the key figures they revealed?
The regulator focused on the auto-enrolment success story, while the ombudsman noted a shift in complaints from scams to transfers (and overpayments). Nest meanwhile pointed to the vast numbers of employers and employees it deals with daily.
Qinetiq shields funding level with boost to LDI
The Qinetiq Pension Scheme has seen a £605m boost to its liability-driven investments and has begun discussions over its long-term future as it nears full funding.
Savings not sweets
Editorial: Employees value having a workplace pension. What’s more: young people are more likely to recognise the need for a pension.
An industry under pressure
It had to happen at some point: the Financial Conduct Authority has set its sights on the investment consulting market.
Between the lines
Editorial: Was it because she needed to be at Ascot later that day that the Queen’s Speech seemed shorter this time?
Queen's Speech omits pensions as focus is firmly on Brexit
After the intensity and frequency of debate and consultation on pension issues, the industry is left in limbo by the government’s legislative programme.
A new savings culture?
Editorial: We have a new pensions minister. All right, strictly speaking he is not a minister, and he is also no longer just in charge of pensions.
TfL adds online self-service in admin refresh
The Transport for London pension fund is introducing a new administration system that will give members a self-service option, something experts say can help reduce costs in the long term.