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 Regulator publishes digital data and technology strategy

Pensions Regulator publishes digital data and technology strategy

On October 22, 2024, the Regulator announced the publication of its digital, data and technology strategy.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 29, 2024
DWP consults on extending the CDC regime to unconnected employers

DWP consults on extending the CDC regime to unconnected employers

Following the launch of the UK’s first collective defined contribution pension scheme by Royal Mail on October 7, 2024, the DWP published a consultation paper and draft legislation to extend the collective defined contribution framework to non-associated multi-employer schemes on October 8, 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 29, 2024
UK Pensions Briefing | Cyber and data security for pension schemes: key takeaways

UK Pensions Briefing | Cyber and data security for pension schemes: key takeaways

Over recent years we have seen that pension schemes and their supply chains are vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 21, 2024
TPR publishes its occupational defined benefit scheme funding statistics for 2024

TPR publishes its occupational defined benefit scheme funding statistics for 2024

On September 24, 2024, the Pensions Regulator published its funding analysis for occupational defined benefit schemes and hybrid schemes in tranche 17, with effective valuation dates from September 22, 2021, to September 21, 2022.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 11, 2024
New Digital Service for Statements of Strategy to be introduced by TPR

New Digital Service for Statements of Strategy to be introduced by TPR

TPR has announced that it is in the process of creating a digital service which will allow the trustees of defined benefit schemes to submit their statements of strategy under a revised DB funding regime.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 11, 2024
PLSA publishes guidance helping employers and trustees of defined contribution pension schemes on options for savers

PLSA publishes guidance helping employers and trustees of defined contribution pension schemes on options for savers

The Government’s announcement in July that it might introduce a new duty on pension scheme trustees to offer services and products to members on retirement as part of the new Pension Schemes Bill, brought concern to employees and trustees of defined contribution schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 11, 2024
Pensions Regulator urges DC trustees to respond to the FCA’s value for money consultation

Pensions Regulator urges DC trustees to respond to the FCA’s value for money consultation

The Regulator has explained in a blog published on August 29, 2024, why trustees of DC schemes must “seize this opportunity to shape one of the biggest revolutions in pensions policy since auto enrolment”.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 09, 2024
Chancellor in favour of “Canadian pension model” ahead of planned review of UK pensions

Chancellor in favour of “Canadian pension model” ahead of planned review of UK pensions

The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP, has called on UK pension funds to learn from the Canadian pension system to "deliver better returns for savers and unlock billions of pounds of investment".

United Kingdom | Publication | August 28, 2024
Pensions Regulator updates DB superfunds guidance and highlights expectations about release of capital

Pensions Regulator updates DB superfunds guidance and highlights expectations about release of capital

The Regulator has updated its DB superfunds guidance, including the position on capital release, clarification on certain investment principles and additional detail around capital-backed arrangements and insolvency circumstances.

United Kingdom | Publication | August 12, 2024


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