Here we look at the big picture trends in the world of pensions, including important case law developments and industry initiatives.

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Pensions dashboards: PDP publishes May 2025 progress update report

Pensions dashboards: PDP publishes May 2025 progress update report

On May 15, 2025, the Pensions Dashboards Programme published its latest progress update report.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 28, 2025
Government confirms legislation to extend CDC to be laid in autumn

Government confirms legislation to extend CDC to be laid in autumn

On April 29, 2025, Minister for Pensions Torsten Bell confirmed that new regulations will be laid in the autumn to allow for multi-employer collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes to be established. The related press release can be read here.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 20, 2025
Pensions aspects of new financial services regulatory initiatives grid

Pensions aspects of new financial services regulatory initiatives grid

On April 14, 2025, the latest edition of the Financial Services Regulatory Initiatives grid was published by the forum.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 25, 2025
Pensions dashboards: Regulator issues films highlighting their importance

Pensions dashboards: Regulator issues films highlighting their importance

As part of its campaign to get the pensions industry dashboard ready, the Regulator has issued a series of short films highlighting the difference pensions dashboards will make to savers.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 25, 2025
Pensions Minister announces Pensions Bill to be introduced “before summer recess”

Pensions Minister announces Pensions Bill to be introduced “before summer recess”

In a speech given at the PLSA Investment Conference on March 11, 2025, Pensions Minister Torsten Bell announced the Government’s intended timeframe for the final report on its Pensions Investment Review and the introduction of the new Pensions Bill.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 28, 2025
Dashboards update: Discussion forum announced and blog published on connection preparation for schemes

Dashboards update: Discussion forum announced and blog published on connection preparation for schemes

The Pensions Dashboards Programme has scheduled a forum from 3-4pm on April 3, 2025, where PDP Principal Chris Curry will provide updates on programme milestones, including standards approvals and initial dashboard connections. The Regulator will also provide guidance on registration codes for dashboard connectivity.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 28, 2025
Pensions Regulator signs up to Treasury’s action plan to support growth

Pensions Regulator signs up to Treasury’s action plan to support growth

On March 17, 2025, HM Treasury published a policy paper setting out its action plan for the Government's next steps in ensuring regulators and regulation support economic growth and innovation.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 28, 2025
UK Pensions Briefing | Pensions for growth: The government’s ambitious proposals

UK Pensions Briefing | Pensions for growth: The government’s ambitious proposals

Growth, says Rachel Reeves, is her “number one mission”. UK pension schemes, with vast assets, have since come sharply into political focus. Here, we focus on three sets of government proposals with the potential to shake up the industry.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 19, 2025
Association of Consulting Actuaries publishes policy paper on DB surplus flexibility

Association of Consulting Actuaries publishes policy paper on DB surplus flexibility

A policy paper from the Association of Consulting Actuaries, Unlocking DB Pension Scheme Surplus, sets its recommendations for new legislation and supporting guidance to cover. This follows the announcement by the Chancellor in January 2025 that the government intends to lift restrictions on how well-funded DB schemes may release surplus funds.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 13, 2025


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Pensions Regulator launches innovation support service

On May 19, 2025, the Regulator launched a new support service which it says will “unlock” pensions industry innovation with the aim of boosting saver outcomes.

United Kingdom | May 28, 2025

Financial institutions

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Pensions dashboards: PDP publishes May 2025 progress update report

On May 15, 2025, the Pensions Dashboards Programme published its latest progress update report.

United Kingdom | May 28, 2025

Financial institutions

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Pension Schemes Bill to include DB surplus release provisions

The DWP has confirmed that the forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill will include changes to DB surplus rules to provide more flexibility for surplus release.

United Kingdom | May 28, 2025

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