All Law & regulation articles – Page 7
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OpinionThe Friday Takeaway: Reviews, roadmaps, deadlines and bills
The government’s reform agenda will take a long time to implement, as it set out this week. But for some - most notably the LGPS - the timeframes are not so long, as Pensions Expert’s editor Nick Reeve points out.
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NewsRegulator outlines five key traits for successful trustees
In light of the Pension Schemes Bill, the Pensions Regulator has emphasised the need for trustees and the rest of the industry to “adapt and evolve” to better serve members and savers.
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FeaturesThe devil in the detail: What is the government’s investment backstop power?
The government has included a controversial ‘backstop’ power in the Pension Schemes Bill to allow it to mandate specific asset allocations - but the pensions minister is adamant that there is no intention to use it.
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NewsRelief for DB schemes as government pledges action on section 37 issues
The DWP has said the government will legislate to address the issues posed by the Virgin Media-NTL case and allow for retrospective actuarial approval to be given to historic amendments.
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FeaturesThe pensions industry reacts to the ‘blockbuster’ Pension Schemes Bill
Pensions Expert rounds up views from experts across the industry as the government introduces its much-anticipated Pension Schemes Bill to parliament.
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NewsPLSA warns against making UK investment mandatory
Giving the government the power to force particular asset allocations could undermine trust in the pensions system and introduce downside risks for pension schemes, the trade body has said.
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NewsA step too far? Mandatory UK investment remains a threat after Pension Investment Review
The forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill will give the government the power to force pension funds to invest in the UK.
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NewsLGPS pooling: March 2026 deadline confirmed as government eyes ‘backstop’ power [updated]
The government will give itself the power to decide what pooling organisation a local authority pension fund should join as a “backstop” to ensure its “megafunds” plan for the Local Government Pension Scheme succeeds.
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NewsIs the government about to sacrifice salary sacrifice arrangements?
Research published this week by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) suggests that the government could cut back on the tax benefits of salary sacrifice arrangements, according to industry experts.
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In DepthCould UK investments be mandated if Mansion House Accord flounders?
The Mansion House Accord appears to have been struck with pragmatism and collaboration, but legal experts are already considering what could happen if this collegiate approach breaks down.
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NewsHow DB superfunds can help remove ‘regulatory straitjackets’ from pension schemes
A report from New Capital Consensus argues for greater consolidation of DB pension schemes to support investment in productive finance.
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NewsRegulator aims to kickstart pension innovation through industry collaboration
The Pensions Regulator will work more closely with the industry and the Financial Conduct Authority to help new ideas come to market.
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NewsLGPS requests more time to manage pooling effectively
The pooling deadline of 31 March 2026 must be moved back if the LGPS is to deal effectively with all the changes it faces, according to the Scheme Advisory Board.
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FeaturesMaking sense of the ‘crammed’ legislative agenda for pensions
With the Pension Schemes Bill due to be laid before parliament in the coming weeks, consultancy group LCP has attempted to make sense of the wave of new rules and regulations expected to be introduced.
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In DepthIn Depth: Key talking points from the government’s WPC enquiry response
The government will consult later this year on trustee accreditation and more support for member-nominated trustees as part of wider governance reforms.
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NewsWhat the government’s WPC response means for PPF compensation
The Pension Protection Fund has been urged to use its substantial surplus to provide indexation to pre-1997 benefits.
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NewsDWP to introduce CDC legislation in autumn, pensions minister says
Torsten Bell says the government will legislate later this year to allow for multi-employer and decumulation-only CDC models.
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NewsAnnual Funding Statement: Covenant assessment clarity welcomed
In its Annual Funding Statement, the regulator clarified aspects of covenant assessments to help trustee boards through the first valuations under the new funding regime.
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NewsAnnual Funding Statement: Trustees should prepare for surplus release options
Industry commentators have welcomed the recommendation from the regulator to engage early with sponsors over the potential release of DB surpluses.
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NewsAnnual Funding Statement: Focus on endgame planning, says TPR
The regulator’s latest Annual Funding Statement shows strong funding across most of the DB sector, but it says recent volatility means trustees should maintain focus on robust endgame planning.