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 publishes survey of trust-based occupational DC pension schemes

Pensions Regulator publishes survey of trust-based occupational DC pension schemes

The Regulator has published a report summarising the findings from its March 2025 survey of trust-based occupational DC pension schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 30, 2025
Pensions Regulator launches consultation on its proposed new enforcement strategy

Pensions Regulator launches consultation on its proposed new enforcement strategy

The Regulator has published a consultation paper on the clarity of its enforcement approach to ensure it is proportionate, transparent, and effective.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 26, 2025
Verification of identity for corporate trustees

Verification of identity for corporate trustees

Under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023, new regulatory requirements mean company directors and other individuals will need to verify their identity. These measures will affect corporate trustees.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 15, 2025
Multiple amendments published to Pension Schemes Bill

Multiple amendments published to Pension Schemes Bill

On September 1, 2025, a lengthy paper was published detailing over 200 proposed amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill. The changes are currently being considered at the committee stage where the line by line reading of the Bill began the following day and is due to conclude on October 23, 2025.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 15, 2025
Pensions Regulator highlights regulatory action leading to scheme rescue for underfunded DB scheme

Pensions Regulator highlights regulatory action leading to scheme rescue for underfunded DB scheme

The Pensions Regulator published a regulatory intervention report, on August 26, 2025, on its involvement in the Edinburgh Woollen Mills Ltd Retirement Benefits Scheme, a DB pension scheme for the employees of Edinburgh Woollen Mills Ltd (EWM). EWM collapsed during the COVID-19 pandemic and administrators were appointed in November 2020.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 15, 2025
Budget announced for November 26, 2025

Budget announced for November 26, 2025

The 2025 Budget date has been announced: Wednesday November 26. As pensions seem to be considered low-hanging fruit for the Treasury, there are some changes that could be on the cards.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 15, 2025
High Court finds

High Court finds "state pension age" in bridging pension rule refers to age 65 and not subsequently increased state pension ages

The High Court has allowed an appeal by the trustee of a DB pension scheme against a decision of the Pensions Ombudsman which had upheld a complaint that the respondent was entitled to a bridging pension until age 66.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 15, 2025
UK Pensions Briefing | Pension Schemes Bill amendments include mitigation provisions for Virgin Media issues

UK Pensions Briefing | Pension Schemes Bill amendments include mitigation provisions for Virgin Media issues

The Government has tabled several amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill, including changes which aim to address issues raised by the 2024 Court of Appeal decision in the Virgin Media case. The proposals are due to be discussed during the Committee Stage of the Bill’s process through Parliament, which ends on October 23, 2025.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 11, 2025
Companies House announces identity verification implementation date

Companies House announces identity verification implementation date

Companies House announced, that mandatory identification requirements will apply from November 18, 2025, for directors and persons with significant control (PSCs).

United Kingdom | Publication | August 18, 2025


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