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Pensions Regulator updates transfer request guidance

Pensions Regulator updates transfer request guidance

The Regulator has updated its Dealing with transfer requests guidance to clarify that where members are required to attend a guidance session with the MoneyHelper service, they must book a “pensions safeguarding appointment” at this link, rather than any other type of appointment.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 30, 2023
Regulators issue joint statement on pension scams

Regulators issue joint statement on pension scams

On November 11, 2022, the Regulator, the FCA and MaPS issued a joint press release warning to pension savers to be on their guard against pension scams, amid concerns that strained household finances could leave savers especially vulnerable.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 29, 2022
PASA publishes guidance on DC transfers

PASA publishes guidance on DC transfers

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) has published Good Practice Guidance on DC Transfers, which aims to improve members’ experience through faster and more secure transfers from trust-based DC pension schemes in light of recent legislative changes to the pensions transfer landscape.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 27, 2022
FCA launches new wave of ScamSmart campaign

FCA launches new wave of ScamSmart campaign

In the wake of research suggesting that the cost of living crisis has resulted in savers accessing their pensions earlier than planned, and potentially becoming vulnerable to scams, the FCA has launched its latest ScamSmart campaign.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 27, 2022
PASA publishes guidance on administration transfer exit agreements

PASA publishes guidance on administration transfer exit agreements

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA) Exit Agreements Working Group (ExWG) has published guidance on administration transfer exit agreements.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 29, 2022
Regulator says it’s time for trustees to strengthen their scam defences

Regulator says it’s time for trustees to strengthen their scam defences

Nicola Parish, the Regulator’s executive director of frontline regulation, has said that the Regulator’s ambition is to create a world where everyone is informed of the risk and protected against pension scams.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 29, 2022
FCA consults on calculating redress for non-compliant transfer advice

FCA consults on calculating redress for non-compliant transfer advice

The FCA has published a (very long) consultation paper on calculating redress for non-compliant pension transfer advice.

United Kingdom | Publication | August 30, 2022
Pensions Regulator publishes scams strategy

Pensions Regulator publishes scams strategy

On August 3, 2022, the Regulator published a document setting out its strategy for combatting pension scams, by which the Regulator means pension fraud which potentially attracts criminal sanctions.

United Kingdom | Publication | August 30, 2022
Joint statement updating transfer guidance from DWP and Pensions Regulator

Joint statement updating transfer guidance from DWP and Pensions Regulator

On July 5, 2022, the DWP and the Regulator published a joint statement commenting on the operation of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Conditions on Transfers) Regulations 2021 since they came into force in November 2021.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 29, 2022


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Europe steps up its fight against fraud

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Global | June 11, 2024

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EMEA | June 07, 2024

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Global | June 07, 2024

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