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Pensions Regulator to focus on transparency in DC investment governance

Pensions Regulator to focus on transparency in DC investment governance

On September 11, 2024, the published the transcript of a speech given by its chief executive, Nausicaa Delfas, at the British Private Equity and Venture Capital Association (BVCA) UK Pensions Summit.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 26, 2024
Call for Evidence published in Government’s UK Pensions Review

Call for Evidence published in Government’s UK Pensions Review

Last month, we reported that the Government had launched the first phase of its Pensions Review and a related call for evidence was published on September 4, 2024, focusing on DC schemes and the Local Government Pension Scheme. Replies are sought by September 25, 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 26, 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 launches first phase of pensions review

Chancellor launches first phase of pensions review

On August 16, 2024, the Chancellor launched the UK pensions review promised in the Labour party’s election manifesto.

United Kingdom | Publication | August 28, 2024
Financial Conduct Authority launches value for money consultation for contract-based workplace pension schemes

Financial Conduct Authority launches value for money consultation for contract-based workplace pension schemes

On August 8, 2024, the Financial Conduct Authority published a consultation seeking views on a value for money framework for contract-based workplace DC schemes, with the aim of promoting greater transparency over how schemes are performing.

United Kingdom | Publication | August 28, 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
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
Pensions Regulator to focus supervision on master trusts' investments, data and innovation

Pensions Regulator to focus supervision on master trusts' investments, data and innovation

The Pensions Regulator has announced in a press release that its approach to the supervision of master trusts is evolving to focus more on investments, data quality and standards, and innovation at retirement.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 12, 2024
Nest launches mobile app for members

Nest launches mobile app for members

The National Employment Savings Trust (Nest) has launched its mobile application ‘Nest Pensions’.

United Kingdom | Publication | July 11, 2024

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The UK Football Governance Bill: Impact on ownership

The UK Football Governance Bill (the Bill), reintroduced by the current Labour government in 2024, marks a significant shift in the regulation of English football.

United Kingdom | July 10, 2025

Financial services and regulation

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Impact of PSR and other financial rules on ownership

Our report last year included a summary of the Premier League’s profit and sustainability rules (PSR) and discussed both how owners have reacted to the rules and our predictions for the likely impact on future ownership of Premier League clubs.

Global | July 10, 2025

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English football’s next chapter: Disruption on the horizon?

In our report last year, we discussed the growth of women’s football and, in particular, the Women’s Professional Leagues Limited’s (WPLL) takeover of the Women’s Super League (WSL) and Women’s Championship (WC) in August 2024.

United Kingdom | July 10, 2025

Sports law
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