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VfM: What the industry said about the government’s Value for Money plans
From concerns over forward-looking metrics to calls for the framework to be expanded into decumulation, there has been a huge amount of feedback on the latest Value for Money consultation. Pensions Expert distils the main talking points.
In Depth: Pensions UK’s responses to crucial consultations as reform takes shape
With a trio of crucial consultations concluding this month, Nick Reeve explores what the pensions industry’s trade association is lobbying for and how it hopes to shape major reforms.
In Depth: Inside the government’s pensions policy bonanza
From Value for Money to surplus release via scale and consolidation discussions and levy arguments, Monday’s roadmap announcement has given the pensions industry a lot to think about.
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Special report: Which companies are driving bulk annuity activity?
Pensions Expert analysis shows which law firms, professional trustees and consultants are most active in the bulk annuity market.
In Depth: Surplus release could be limited by governance needs, industry says
Guardrails included in the government’s surplus release proposals may limit the scope and frequency of payments, according to several consultants.
In Depth: How the Pension Schemes Act came to pass
As the ink dries on the Pension Schemes Act 2026, the industry is now preparing for the next stage: implementation. But how did we get here?
Call for action on member representation as MNT numbers fall by a third
Sole trustee arrangements are on the rise as member-nominated trustees are declining, according to data obtained through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Special report: The Pension Schemes Bill in the House of Lords
The landmark legislation begins its report stage this week, with peers still debating more than 180 amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill. Pensions Expert explores what is up for discussion over the next two weeks.
In Depth: The evolution of bulk annuities as WTW eyes £70bn market in 2026
Could the defined benefit risk transfer market exceed £70bn in 2026? WTW’s experts certainly believe so, and there is a lot of evidence to support the continued vibrance of the bulk annuities sector, as Nick Reeve reports.
In Depth: Understanding and addressing the gender and race pension gaps
A new study has shed light on the pension saving experiences of non-white women, as part of the retirement industry’s ongoing efforts to narrow the savings gaps between men and women and between white and non-white people.
In Depth: Regulators begin work on private markets as interest grows
The Pensions Regulator and the Bank of England are launching separate exploratory exercises focusing on private markets, as pension scheme interest grows and the government continues to push for more domestic allocations.
In Depth: The last-ditch campaign to save salary sacrifice
The pensions industry has rallied in a last-ditch attempt to dissuade the government from changing salary sacrifice rules, just days ahead of the Budget.