What’s happening on scheme investments, including climate change, other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, stewardship, voting and reporting. This will mainly be of interest to trustees and fund managers.

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Transition Plan Taskforce makes available new resources for schemes

Transition Plan Taskforce makes available new resources for schemes

While transition planning is not mandatory for scheme trustees, the Regulator’s view is that this exercise is useful in the management of climate-related financial risks and opportunities.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 25, 2024
DB scheme funding: funding and investment strategy regulations now in force

DB scheme funding: funding and investment strategy regulations now in force

On April 6, 2024, the new DB scheme funding regulations came into force, setting out the revised DB funding framework which includes the requirement for schemes to have a funding and investment strategy.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024
ESMA issues statement on deprioritising supervisory actions on clearing for pension schemes while EMIR changes finalised

ESMA issues statement on deprioritising supervisory actions on clearing for pension schemes while EMIR changes finalised

The European Securities and Markets Authority has published a statement on deprioritising supervisory actions linked to pension schemes’ clearing obligations pending the finalisation of the EMIR review.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024
Pensions Regulator provides update on progress following LDI crisis and scheme financial stability

Pensions Regulator provides update on progress following LDI crisis and scheme financial stability

In a letter sent to the Governor of the Bank of England, and mentioned in a press statement, the Regulator has confirmed that pension schemes are now more resistant to LDI shocks.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024
Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on DB schemes

Work and Pensions Committee publishes report on DB schemes

The Work and Pensions Committee has concluded in its long-awaited report that DB schemes remain of critical importance to both savers and the UK economy, despite a steady decline in scheme numbers over recent years.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 15, 2024
Budget Spring 2024: Pension changes

Budget Spring 2024: Pension changes

Compared with recent years, the pensions changes announced in the Budget were relatively minor this year.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 13, 2024
Pensions Regulator publishes blog on ESG risks and opportunities

Pensions Regulator publishes blog on ESG risks and opportunities

On February 21, 2024, the Regulator published a blog encouraging trustees to take stock and plan for wider ESG risks and opportunities, as climate reporting should now be “business as usual” for trustees. The Regulator acknowledges that ESG and related reporting is a significant challenge for trustees but failure to take into account climate related risks and opportunities could put savers at risk.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 13, 2024
Regulator publishes consultation on Statement of Strategy for DB schemes

Regulator publishes consultation on Statement of Strategy for DB schemes

On March 5, 2024, the Regulator published a consultation on the statement of strategy for DB schemes. Producing a statement is a fundamental part of trustees’ obligations under the new Funding and Investment Regulations which come into force on April 6, 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 13, 2024
Chancellor announces pension fund reforms to boost UK business

Chancellor announces pension fund reforms to boost UK business

On March 4, 2024, ahead of this week’s Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced pension fund reforms as another step in the Government’s plan to boost British business and increase returns for savers.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 13, 2024


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