All Law & regulation articles – Page 16
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FeaturesWhat do national insurance cuts mean for the state pension?
The second cut to National Insurance in six months, and growing rumours of the tax’s eventual abolishment, have raised questions about what this means for the state pension.
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NewsTPR boss outlines consolidation drive
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is to push for further consolidation in the pensions industry to raise governance standards and improve outcomes for savers, its CEO has said.
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OpinionHow to apply the General Code to your scheme
Broadstone’s David Brooks sets out how the new General Code works and what trustees need to be aware of.
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FeaturesBudget 2024: Key announcements for the pensions sector
Pensions Expert’s full round up of what chancellor Jeremy Hunt said in his Budget speech, how the industry reacted, and more key data and information.
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NewsTreasury to force reporting of UK investment allocations
Jeremy Hunt has unveiled more proposals aimed at boosting DC schemes’ investment in the UK economy.
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NewsPoor performers to face new business ban
The Treasury is to give more powers to regulators to improve value for money and performance accountability.
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OpinionAbolition of the lifetime allowance: latest update
Ahead of chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s Budget announcement on 6 March, Trafalgar House’s Karla Bradstock explores the current state of play with the lifetime allowance.
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NewsPensions minister confirms support for auto-enrolment expansion, CDC
Pensions minister Paul Maynard has called on the industry to continue to support the government’s reform efforts.
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NewsTrustees ‘need more flexibility to support members’
As the FCA closes its consultation on the advice-guidance boundary, there are calls for more work to be done to support pension scheme trustees.
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NewsWhat can DB schemes do with funding surpluses?
Ahead of last week’s DWP consultation paper, Pensions Expert spoke to legal advisers to investigate the issues schemes face when dealing with funding surpluses.
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NewsReaction: DWP plans to free up DB scheme surpluses
Industry experts have tentatively welcomed the government’s proposals for making it easier to “extract” surpluses from DB schemes.
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NewsA new-look Pensions Regulator
TPR is transforming itself as it continues to adapt to the changing face of the UK pensions industry.
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OpinionPreparing for TPR’s new General Code
Complying with the code may sound like an impossible task – here’s how to make it manageable.
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NewsStart work on social and nature risks now, TPR urges
Pension schemes need to integrate broader ESG reporting into core governance operations to “ensure they are fit for the future”.
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NewsWhat can schemes do to close the gender pension gap?
Fundamental changes in society are still needed but the pensions industry appears determined to help close the yawning gap between men and women’s retirement incomes.
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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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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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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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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.