All The Pensions Regulator (TPR) articles
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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.
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News‘Wake up call’ on adequacy from Pensions Commission in interim report
The government has been urged to act promptly to address the gender pension gap and the lack of retirement options for the self-employed, following the publication of the Pensions Commission’s interim report.
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OpinionWhat India’s pension system can teach the UK about Value for Money
Subroto Das, a former chief general manager at PFRDA, India’s pension supervisor, sets out some important lessons for UK regulators ahead of the introduction of Value for Money, taken from a recent research paper.
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NewsThe £25bn question: TPR report casts doubt on benefits of scale
New research from the Pensions Regulator indicates that scaling up defined contribution pension schemes will not bring guaranteed economies of scale.
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OpinionWhy the ‘gateway’ for DB superfunds is not a technical issue but a growth one
Ashok Gupta of investment think tank New Capital Consensus argues that the emerging world of defined benefit superfunds could form a crucial part of the government’s growth and investment strategy – but the regulatory approach must change.
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FeaturesIn Depth: What TPR’s Annual Funding Statement tells us about endgame planning
Pensions Expert explores the latest Annual Funding Statement and gauges the industry reaction as attention turns to surplus release regulations, ahead of new rules expected next year.
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OpinionPension scams: TPR warning raises the bar on fraud risk management
A new warning from the Pensions Regulator has highlighted the increasing sophistication of fraudsters targeting pensions. Arc Pensions Law’s Ben Fairhead examines what this means for trustees.
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FeaturesWhy we won’t see another pensions bill any time soon
The ink has barely dried on the finalised Pension Schemes Bill, but already attention is turning towards the next legislation that may hit the industry. Those hoping for more parliamentary action soon may be disappointed, writes Nick Reeve.
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NewsCDC code of practice laid before parliament as TPR clarifies comms role of trustees
The Pensions Regulator’s code of practice for collective defined contribution pension schemes has been laid before parliament ahead of coming into force later this year.
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People NewsAppointments: Promotions at XPS and Trafalgar House
The latest hires, promotions and appointments for the week ending 24 April 2026.