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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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
Ireland introduces auto-enrolment retirement savings system

Ireland introduces auto-enrolment retirement savings system

On July 9, 2024, the Automatic Enrolment Retirement Savings System Act 2024 was signed into Irish law.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 29, 2024
Government launches widescale review of UK pensions industry

Government launches widescale review of UK pensions industry

A new review of the UK pension system aims "to boost investment, increase pension pots and tackle waste in the pensions system". As promised in their manifesto, on July 20, 2024, Rachel Reeves, the new Chancellor of the Exchequer, announced the “big bang on growth” to boost investment and savings. The review is to be led by the new joint Treasury and Department for Work and Pensions Minister, Emma Reynolds MP.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 29, 2024
King’s Speech unveils new Pensions Bill

King’s Speech unveils new Pensions Bill

At the state opening of Parliament on July 17, 2024, the King’s Speech set out the new Government’s intention to introduce a Bill legislating on several areas of pension policy.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 29, 2024
UK Pensions Briefing | The Pensions Regulator’s developing approach to enforcement of administration breaches

UK Pensions Briefing | The Pensions Regulator’s developing approach to enforcement of administration breaches

The Pensions Regulator has several objectives under statute, including protecting members' benefits, reducing the risk of compensation claims on the Pension Protection Fund and, in relation to the DB scheme funding regime, minimising adverse impact on the sustainable growth of an employer.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 22, 2024
Pensions dashboards: PASA issues updated master trust transitions guidance document

Pensions dashboards: PASA issues updated master trust transitions guidance document

The Pensions Administration Standards Authority (PASA) has published an updated version of a guidance document to support the pensions industry in preparing to deliver the pensions dashboards.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 12, 2024


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