This page focuses on regulatory developments – how the Pensions Regulator and the Financial Conduct Authority are using their moral hazard and other powers, evolving expectations and guidance, areas of regulatory focus and future initiatives.

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Upper Tribunal upholds contribution notice and increases sum due from director

Upper Tribunal upholds contribution notice and increases sum due from director

The Upper Tribunal has upheld a contribution notice from the Pensions Regulator issued to a director of a sole sponsoring employer of the company pension scheme.

United Kingdom | Publication | August 18, 2025
Companies House announces identity verification implementation date

Companies House announces identity verification implementation date

Companies House announced, that mandatory identification requirements will apply from November 18, 2025, for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

United Kingdom | Publication | August 18, 2025
Call for evidence opens on Pension Schemes Bill

Call for evidence opens on Pension Schemes Bill

On July 8, 2025, the House of Commons Public Bill Committee opened a call for evidence on the Pension Schemes Bill, with written views requested by October 23, 2025, from those with relevant expertise or special interest in the policy areas.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 28, 2025
Pensions Regulator publishes Corporate Plan update along with Annual Report and Accounts

Pensions Regulator publishes Corporate Plan update along with Annual Report and Accounts

The Regulator published its year two update to its three year corporate plan for 2024-27, together with its annual report and accounts for 2024-25, on July 17, 2025.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 28, 2025
Pensions Ombudsman publishes annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

Pensions Ombudsman publishes annual report and accounts 2024 to 2025

The Pensions Ombudsman has published its Annual Report and Accounts 2024 to 2025, revealing that following the implementation of its Operating Model Review programme, the Ombudsman has closed more cases than ever before.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 28, 2025
Government responds to the consultation on IHT on unused pensions

Government responds to the consultation on IHT on unused pensions

On July 21, 2025, HMRC published the Government’s response on IHT on unused pension funds.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 28, 2025
Data (Use and Access) Bill receives Royal Assent

Data (Use and Access) Bill receives Royal Assent

The Data (Use and Access) Bill received Royal Assent on June 19, 2025.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 14, 2025
Court grants injunction to enforce judgment debt against member’s personal pension

Court grants injunction to enforce judgment debt against member’s personal pension

The High Court has granted a mandatory injunction allowing a creditor to enforce a judgment debt against a debtor’s SIPP.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 14, 2025
UK Pensions Briefing | Pension Schemes Bill – highlights for DB arrangements

UK Pensions Briefing | Pension Schemes Bill – highlights for DB arrangements

The Pension Schemes Bill offers the prospect of access to surplus, definitive rules for superfunds, a reduced PPF levy and easier recovery of overpayments. Change is underway.

United Kingdom | Publication | June 23, 2025


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FCA findings from multi-firm review of life insurers' pension transfer process

The FCA published its findings following a multi-firm review of life insurers' pension transfer processes.

United Kingdom | August 26, 2025

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Pensions Regulator blogs on trustees’ role in improving pensions adequacy for DC savers

The Regulator has published a blog on pensions adequacy and the challenges facing DC pension savers.

United Kingdom | August 26, 2025

Financial institutions

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DWP publishes call for evidence as part of third state pension age review

The DWP has published a call for evidence seeking views on the factors that the Government should consider in determining the future state pension age. The call for evidence closes on October 24, 2025.

United Kingdom | August 26, 2025

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