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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Financial Conduct Authority consults on Advice Guidance Boundary Review

Financial Conduct Authority consults on Advice Guidance Boundary Review

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on how it can take forward a new type of targeted support for consumers with their pensions. The consultation runs until February 13, 2025.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 19, 2024
Pensions Dashboards Programme publishes latest progress report

Pensions Dashboards Programme publishes latest progress report

The tenth update report from the Pensions Dashboards Programme sets out its progress over the last six months.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 19, 2024
Scheme data: joint regulatory statement released on addressing discrepancies and PASA data scoring guidance

Scheme data: joint regulatory statement released on addressing discrepancies and PASA data scoring guidance

The Pension Protection Fund, Office for National Statistics, and the Pensions Regulator have collaboratively published a statement addressing discrepancies in DB pension scheme funding data.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 19, 2024
Pensions Dashboards Programme updates its draft standards and code of connection

Pensions Dashboards Programme updates its draft standards and code of connection

In the latest step towards making pensions dashboards a reality, the Pensions Dashboards Programme has published an updated version of reporting standards.

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
Court of Appeal rules debtor’s pension is protected from creditors

Court of Appeal rules debtor’s pension is protected from creditors

The Court of Appeal has overturned a 2023 High Court decision in Manolete v White [2024], ruling that courts cannot issue injunctions requiring members to draw down their occupational pensions to make them available to judgment creditors.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 20, 2024
Mansion House speech announces pensions “megafunds”

Mansion House speech announces pensions “megafunds”

On November 14, 2024, the Chancellor announced the Government’s intention to boost investment by driving the development of pension “megafunds”.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 20, 2024
UK Pensions Briefing: Budget October 2024

UK Pensions Briefing: Budget October 2024

What’s changed? Inheritance Tax (IHT) payable on unused DC pots and lump sum death benefits from DB schemes. Gibraltar and EEA exemption removed from overseas transfer charge. Emplo...

United Kingdom | Publication | November 12, 2024
Pensions Minister set out Government's objectives to boost UK investment and improve saver returns

Pensions Minister set out Government's objectives to boost UK investment and improve saver returns

In a keynote speech at a recent pensions conference, Emma Reynolds set out two key objectives: to improve the level of pension fund investment in the UK economy and to improve savers’ returns.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 31, 2024


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