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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Pensions Regulator improves oversight of largest DC schemes to enhance member outcomes

Pensions Regulator improves oversight of largest DC schemes to enhance member outcomes

Following a 12-month review, the Regulator has published a report on its oversight of the DC and master trust market, setting out details of its new approach.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 25, 2025
Pensions Regulator blogs on its scam prevention work

Pensions Regulator blogs on its scam prevention work

The Regulator has published a blog on its mission to ensure the protection of savers' money from pension scams.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 14, 2025
Torsten Bell appointed as new Minister for Pensions

Torsten Bell appointed as new Minister for Pensions

On January 14, 2025, Torsten Bell MP was appointed Parliamentary Secretary in HM Treasury and Parliamentary Under Secretary at the DWP. Bell has also replaced Emma Reynolds MP as the new Minister for Pensions.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 28, 2025
UK Pensions Briefing | New Pensions Ombudsman streamlined decision-making process | January 2025

UK Pensions Briefing | New Pensions Ombudsman streamlined decision-making process | January 2025

The Pensions Ombudsman has rolled out some significant changes to its decision-making process following a root and branch review of its operating model. The result should be faster decisions, with ill-conceived complaints turned away much earlier in the process. However it will also impact trustees’ and employers’ processes too. The Ombudsman is expecting greater proactivity to settle complaints, and faster responses when an investigation starts.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 21, 2025
High Court permits rescission of deeds of appointment and criticises HMRC practice

High Court permits rescission of deeds of appointment and criticises HMRC practice

In JCT Employer Solutions Trustee Ltd v Garnett [2024], the High Court rescinded various deeds of appointment made under two trusts created for the benefit of employees of Janus Henderson.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 19, 2024
Lifetime Allowance abolition regulations in force

Lifetime Allowance abolition regulations in force

On November 18, 2024, two sets of regulations that address certain anomalies in the legislation removing the Lifetime Allowance came into force and are backdated to April 6, 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 04, 2024
Pensions Regulator announces shift towards prudential-style of regulation

Pensions Regulator announces shift towards prudential-style of regulation

The Regulator has announced plans to adopt a more prudential-style regulatory approach in response to the rapid growth of workplace pension schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 04, 2024
Pension changes in the Budget

Pension changes in the Budget

The Chancellor presented her maiden Budget on October 30, 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 20, 2024
Joint statement on data protection and effective communications to consumers issued by three regulatory bodies

Joint statement on data protection and effective communications to consumers issued by three regulatory bodies

On November 15, 2024, the Information Commissioner’s Office, the Financial Conduct Authority and the Pensions Regulator published a joint statement on data protection and effective communications to consumers.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 20, 2024


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