All Law & regulation articles – Page 14
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NewsCalls grow for long-term savings commission
A new report from People’s Partnership makes the case for a cross-party commission to advise on pensions policy.
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NewsWhat does Labour have in store for the pensions industry?
The Labour party last week set out its plans for reform of the financial services sector, including several proposals affecting pensions. We asked industry commentators for their views.
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NewsPLSA reports sharp increase in cost of ‘moderate’ retirement
An update to the association’s Retirement Living Standards reflects the impact of the cost of living but also changing expectations of what people want from retirement.
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NewsNo change: AE review raises more questions
The DWP has decided not to change the lower earnings limit for auto-enrolment, despite measures in last year’s pensions bill.
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NewsState pension age ‘must rise to 71’, research shows
New data from the International Longevity Centre suggests that the UK’s state pension age must increase at a far greater rate than currently planned.
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OpinionEditor’s column: Hoping for sense to prevail
After two consultations in two weeks, Pensions Expert editor Nick Reeve is hoping for a sensible approach and joined-up thinking between policymakers.
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NewsTime for a long-term savings commission?
In the wake of the divisive ‘pots for life’ consultation, calls are emerging for an independent body to help advise the government on pensions and savings policy.
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OpinionOne trustee’s predictions for 2024
Whatever 2024 brings, trustees must stay on their guard and remember their primary purpose, writes Janice Turner of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees.
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NewsResearch: Professional trustee firms are incorporating diversity into their business strategies
Failure to attract diverse talent or collect diversity data are key barriers to EDI progress, the researchers discovered
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NewsAvon Pension Fund brings forward its carbon net zero target by five years
The £5.4 billion fund provides pensions for 140,000 people.
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NewsDoes the new general code have the teeth to drive up standards?
The industry reacts to the Pensions Regulator’s long-awaited new general code
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NewsThe Pensions Regulator lays general code in Parliament
Experts expect the long-awaited code to drive further consolidation, as the regulator warns that many schemes risk falling short of its governance expectations
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NewsPensions minister under investigation for alleged expenses breaches
Paul Maynard to be investigated by the parliamentary expenses watchdog after spending £106,000 on printing.
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NewsTPR prosecutes former trustee
Stephen Smith given suspended sentence for making forbidden loans with pension scheme money
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OpinionPick and mix approach to transfer law won’t work
Pension transfer regulations must continue to prioritise member protection
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NewsThe IFS calls to end the state pension triple lock
The IFS has published a report outlining how the triple lock has resulted in unpredictable and sometimes overly generous increases to the state pension.
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NewsRethinking fiduciary duty
A tweak to pension schemes’ definition of fiduciary duty is needed, rather than a wholesale rewrite of the law
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NewsThe Pensions Regulator reacts as cyber-attacks on the increase
Cyber risk is complex, evolving and requires a dynamic response
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NewsThe future of TCFD
The urgent steps the pensions industry must take to make TCFD reports effective
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OpinionPots for life won’t work – here’s what will
No more promises - why it’s time to deliver and resolve the pension crisis, says Beyond Encryption’s Paul Holland.