All Law & regulation articles – Page 20
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NewsConsumer duty: Stricter regulation needed for members caught up in record insurance buyout activity
The introduction of the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)’s new consumer duty will be particularly welcome to trustees of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes who are entering into bulk annuity insurance transactions.
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NewsConsumer duty: FCA's overhaul will force financial services companies to 'up their game'
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has introduced new rules which aim to crack down on poor customer service, offer better value for money and protect vulnerable customers.
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NewsDelays cause consumers to wait 'far too long' for pension transfers
Consumers are waiting on average almost one month (29 days) for companies to transfer their pension funds to a new provider, according to new data released this morning by retirement adviser My Pension Expert.
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NewsMaPS forced into about turn on revision of pensions guide
The Money and Pension Service (MaPS) has revised a key pensions guidance document over concerns it could lead to non-UK residents facing an unexpected tax bill.
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NewsACA: HMRC must give greater clarity to avoid "pensions limbo" for DB schemes and members
The pensions industry requires greater clarity from government departments, if defined benefit (DB) schemes and members are not to find themselves in a “tax limbo”, warned the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) this morning.
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NewsConsumer duty: Advisers warn of fee increase
Almost a third of financial advisers expect their customer fees to increase as a result of the Financial Conduct Authority’s (FCA) consumer duty.
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NewsPensions transfer scams on the increase
The number of people being approached unsolicited about transferring their pension increased in the second quarter of the year by five per cent, according to helpandadvice.co.uk.
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NewsDeath tax: Government urged to clarify pension rules
The government has announced it is consulting around changes to the way pensions are taxed after death, but pension industry experts are arguing that the move makes little sense.
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NewsCalls for pension tax overhaul as HMRC refunds over £56m in overpayments
Figures released by HMRC show that pension savers were refunded £56,243,842 in overpaid tax during the second quarter of 2023 alone.
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People NewsThe Pensions Regulator reappoints two non-executive directors
Two non-executive directors have been reappointed to The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) board.
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OpinionPensions Expert view: School's not out for summer
Pensions Expert’s new editor Samantha Downes shares her view on the industry this week.
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NewsTPR reports rise in interventions
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) said it had intervened in 22 per cent of schemes, an increase on last year’s 16 per cent.
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NewsDB schemes: PPF 7800 Index records highest ever surplus
The aggregate surplus of the 5,131 schemes in the PPF 7800 Index is estimated to have increased over the month to £437bin at the end of June 2023, from a surplus of £430.9bn at the end of May 2023.
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NewsMansion House reforms: Trustee capabilities come under scrutiny as consultation period opens
The ability of pension trustees to fulfil their legal obligations is being reviewed and follows pension reforms outlined by the Chancellor earlier this week.
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NewsDC pensions: Savers on course to be poorer in retirement, Aon
Younger savers are, on average, projected as having a lower standard of living in retirement, according to Aon UK.
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NewsPension schemes delaying dashboard work to concentrate on more 'pressing' projects
An SPP survey found nearly three quarters of consultants had seen a slowdown in related activities since a delay to the implementation of the pensions dashboard.
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NewsAnnuities are back in fashion, but take up needs to be a long-term trend
Annuity sales surged 22 per cent during the first three months of 2023, according to the ABI, but - despite decades of campaigning - more still needs to be done to educate consumers about them.
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NewsFCA's proposed London listing shake up might cause more market woes, PLSA
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) launched a consultation last month over concerns the UK’s regime was too complicated and the capital was losing out to New York when it came to international companies wanting to list their shares.
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NewsLocal Government Pension Scheme: PLSA launches resources to help employers
TheBest Practice: A Guide for Employers Participating in the LGPS, has been launched to coincide with the PLSA’s annual Local Authority Conference, which is being held in Gloucestershire.