All The Pensions Regulator (TPR) articles
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NewsThe questions every trustee must ask about AI use in pensions
Trustees and scheme managers must understand which artificial intelligence (AI) systems their scheme and service providers use and be able to answer a range of questions about them, the regulator has said.
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NewsTrustees must monitor AI risks building in investment portfolios, says TPR
The Pensions Regulator has published new guidance to assist trustees with identifying and managing “potential hidden AI-related investment exposure”.
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In DepthIn Depth: How trustees can manage AI risks in their schemes
The Pensions Regulator has set out six core principles for AI governance ahead of detailed guidance to be published later this year. Nick Reeve explores what these are and what they mean for governance processes.
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NewsLack of opportunities still an issue in private markets, says TPR
Stakeholders surveyed by the regulator identified a lack of investable UK opportunities with the right characteristics as a critical barrier to delivering the ambitions of the Mansion House Accord.
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NewsTPR data shows continued funding improvements as new regime looms
Data from the Pensions Regulator shows continued improvement in funding levels for defined benefit pension schemes, as trustees review endgame options amid an expanded menu of options.
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PodcastsAlways A Pensions Angle: Fixing it before it breaks
In this episode, Tom and Nick dive into the Pensions Regulator’s “no surprises” enforcement approach, as well as DC consolidation, housing costs, and the latest on LGPS pooling.
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NewsInside the Pensions Regulator’s new approach to enforcement
TPR has developed a “more focused, agile and outcomes-driven model” better suited to the current and future industry landscape, and pledged to take “decisive action” when it identifies areas of non-compliance.
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NewsSPP demands evidence to justify DWP’s 9% master trust levy rise
The Society of Pension Professionals has called on the government to explain why master trusts and personal pension providers should face the largest proposed increases to the general levy.
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PodcastsAlways A Pensions Angle: Plumbing the depths of section 75
In the latest episode of Always A Pensions Angle, co-hosts Tom Parker and Nick Reeve tap into a plumbing industry pensions story, Torsten Bell’s continuation as pensions minister, and the latest efforts to boost investment in the UK.
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NewsTPR targets ‘no surprises’ as CDC application process opens
The Pensions Regulator has opened its application process for multi-employer CDC pension schemes, with providers expected to begin submitting their proposals later this year.
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NewsTPR warns plumbing companies after taking action on section 75 debt
The Pensions Regulator issued warning notices and fined an accountant in its efforts to secure a section 75 debt payment from a company exiting the £1.2bn Plumbing & Mechanical Services Industry Pension Scheme.
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NewsTrade bodies hit back as master trusts face planned 9% levy increase
A consultation on levy changes was published by the Department for Work and Pensions earlier this week, proposing significant increases in payments in an attempt to cover a rising funding shortfall.
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NewsTrustees under pressure to use surplus powers despite conflict concerns
With new surplus release flexibilities coming into force through the Pension Schemes Act, a survey of defined benefit pension scheme trustees has found a growing appetite for run-on but concerns about potential conflicts of interest.
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OpinionBetter admin is the key to improving retirement outcomes
Rory Murphy, former chair of the Merchant Navy Officers’ Pension Fund, calls for urgent action to raise administration standards and stop members from being negatively impacted by poor practices.
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People NewsChris Hitchen among trio of appointments to TPR board
Former Financial Conduct Authority director Tracey McDermott and TPR’s executive director of market oversight Ben Gunnee are also joining the regulator’s board.
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NewsGovernment cracks down on pension scams through overhaul of transfer rules
A targeted safeguard to end the alleged misuse of small self-administered schemes has been proposed, with the government citing average losses of £38,400 a person.
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NewsTrustees warn that TPR strategy must protect member voice
The Association of Member Nominated Trustees has broadly backed the direction of the regulator’s five-year strategy, but warned that consolidation, professionalisation and UK growth objectives must not weaken member representation or fiduciary duty.
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OpinionTPR: Quality of service is a key part of the pensions value proposition
The Pensions Regulator’s Gaucho Rasmussen highlights the watchdog’s emphasis on administration standards and urges trustees to put this to the top of agendas.
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NewsTPR warns industry over AI governance with usage expected to spread
“AI has the potential to transform pensions for the better: improving how schemes are run, how members are supported, and how the system as a whole delivers value,” says TPR chief Nausicaa Delfas.