DB white paper

Defined benefit (DB) schemes are to be offered a new consolidator as the former chief of the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) launches 'The Pension SuperFund'.

Enhanced powers for The Pensions Regulator (TPR) to prosecute and fine company directors who "wilfully or recklessly" put their defined benefit (DB) pension scheme at risk will be hard to enforce, commentators say.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) will be given the power to fine company bosses who deliberately puts their defined benefit (DB) schemes at risk, the government has confirmed.

A new criminal offence of neglecting pension responsibilities will be announced in a pensions white paper this week, the prime minister has confirmed.

Richard Butcher says we need proper debate about proposed DB solutions to avoid rushed and ill-thought-out legislation

Research by Hymans Robertson predicts existing options could shrink the DB universe by four-fifths in 25 years' time. Stephanie Baxter explores its predictions

The government and the industry "need to work in partnership" to enable savers to take control of their future, pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman has said.

Steve Webb says there are various ways to take action on executives who try to line their pockets by putting workers' pensions at risk

Theresa May has reaffirmed her commitment to tackle "unacceptable abuse" of pensions by companies "lining their own pockets".

This week's top stories were collapsed Carillion's pension funds facing PPF assessment, and Royal Mail getting closer to agreeing on a collective defined contribution plan.