David Fairs

In the first of a series of exclusive articles for Professional Pensions, TPR's David Fair's explores the role of sole trustees, outlines some of the regulators' concerns and calls for evidence from the industry.

Professionalisation of trustee boards remains on the agenda as the regulator asks the industry whether they should be mandatory. James Phillips explores the latest consultation.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a consultation on scheme governance and trusteeship, urging "badly-run schemes" to improve or consolidate.

The regulator is looking to accelerate the consolidation of pension schemes. David Fairs explains why.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its defined contribution (DC) investment guidance to reflect changes to upcoming ESG regulations, following requests from the industry for further information.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has launched a pilot to ensure single-employer defined contribution (DC) schemes are meeting their legal obligations and properly governing default arrangements.

The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) has appointed seven further governors to join over 100 already in post.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has published contingency planning guidance for trustees to help them manage risk.

The government will proceed with a range of changes to the investment consultant and fiduciary management markets as recommended by a major competition review.

TPR has set out specific guidance for trustees and employers with schemes approaching a valuation. Kim Kaveh looks at the details of its annual funding statement.