LCP says appointments ‘improve the hope of joined up pensions policy’
Private members bill to expand AE provisions will have third reading on 18 September
Private members’ bill seeks to introduce two extensions to AE
House of Lords committee also says pension accounting standards need review
Financial security set to be a key focus in centre aimed at challenging societal views
The Pension Schemes Bill has completed its third reading, crossing its latest hurdle in the House of Commons.
Despite an anticipated delay in the Pension Schemes Bill being debated in the House of Commons, Guy Opperman has confirmed he fully expects it to be law by the end of 2020.
Amendments to the Pension Schemes Bill passed by peers in the House of Lords last night will see a wide-ranging suite of reforms for the pensions industry draw another step closer.
The House of Lords has called for pension schemes to align their portfolios with the objectives of the Paris Climate Agreement.
This week’s top stories included The Pensions Regulator’s announcement of new measures around the appointment of professional trustees, and the £3bn Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund completing a £1.6bn buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation.