This page will mainly be of interest to trustees and managers responsible for running a scheme. It focuses on evolving requirements for scheme administration, good governance, compliance and reporting.

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Pensions dashboards: Further developments

Pensions dashboards: Further developments

In addition to the 9th progress update report published by the Pensions Dashboards Programme (see above), there have been further publications in relation to the dashboards regime.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 29, 2024
UK Pensions Briefing | Pensions Regulator publishes its Annual Funding Statement 2024 and Corporate Plan 2024-27 in “rapidly shifting” pensions market

UK Pensions Briefing | Pensions Regulator publishes its Annual Funding Statement 2024 and Corporate Plan 2024-27 in “rapidly shifting” pensions market

On April 24, 2024, the Regulator published its DB Funding Statement focussed on trustees of schemes with valuation dates between September 22, 2023, and September 21, 2024 (“Tranche 19” schemes).

United Kingdom | Publication | May 22, 2024
HMRC publishes further guidance on LTA abolition in Newsletter 159

HMRC publishes further guidance on LTA abolition in Newsletter 159

On April 25, 2024, HMRC published the latest edition of its pension schemes newsletter.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 14, 2024
Update provided on pensions dashboards by PDP

Update provided on pensions dashboards by PDP

The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) has published its ninth progress update report outlining upcoming priorities and its activity over the six months since October 2023.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 14, 2024
Pensions Regulator issues its 2024 Annual Funding Statement for DB Schemes together with its Corporate Plan 2024-27

Pensions Regulator issues its 2024 Annual Funding Statement for DB Schemes together with its Corporate Plan 2024-27

The Regulator has issued its DB Funding Statement, which is aimed primarily at schemes with valuation dates between September 22, 2023, and September 21, 2024, or “Tranche 19 schemes”. However, the statement is also relevant for schemes which have been significantly impacted by the “changes in market conditions” in recent years, and therefore need to review their investment strategy.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 14, 2024
Draft Securitisation (Amendment) Regulations published

Draft Securitisation (Amendment) Regulations published

On April 22, 2024, draft Securitisation (Amendment) Regulations 2024 were published. They amend the Securitisation Regulations 2024 (made on January 29, 2024) which form part of HM Treasury’s programme to deliver a Smarter Regulatory Framework for financial services.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 14, 2024
Pension Protection Fund publishes revised proposition on public-sector consolidator model

Pension Protection Fund publishes revised proposition on public-sector consolidator model

The PPF has published its response to the DWP’s February 2024 consultation on options for DB schemes, which included the possible creation of a public-sector consolidator. The consultation closed on April 19, 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 14, 2024
Regulator publishes blog urging new DB models to support savers' interests

Regulator publishes blog urging new DB models to support savers' interests

The Regulator’s latest blog encouraging innovation in the DB market to offer savers clear benefits and proper protections.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 14, 2024
UK Pensions Briefing | The 2024 pension tax changes: Five things to know and three things to do

UK Pensions Briefing | The 2024 pension tax changes: Five things to know and three things to do

We have had a new pension tax regime since April 6, 2024. The underlying legislation is convoluted and almost impossible for a lay person to follow, so you would be forgiven for thinking there was a lot to study. At the very granular level that is true, and your scheme administrators will have a lot of detailed changes to make to systems. However if you zoom out a bit, in many ways life hasn’t changed. We’ve done the poring over densely amended tax legislation for you. Here are the highlights: five things to know and three things to do.

United Kingdom | Publication | April 26, 2024


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Europe steps up its fight against fraud

European watchdogs have long been focusing on enforcement against corporate crime with a great focus on anti-corruption, economic sanctions and money laundering.

Global | June 11, 2024

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Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act: Impact on competition litigation

The Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Act (DMCC Act) received Royal Assent on 24 May 2024 and is generally expected to come into force in autumn this year.

EMEA | June 07, 2024

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Global | June 07, 2024

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