Iain Clacher

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has confirmed the 20 members and four observer organisations of its Institutional Disclosure Working Group.

The most important characteristics in advisers differ by scheme size, but the approach to investment is not overly dissimilar, James Phillips writes

This week's top stories include coverage of a green paper response which said The Pensions Regulator needs to be investigated and the Pension Protection Fund privatised.

The industry believes the Conservative proposals for pensions are the best approach, with some stating the commitment to ditch the triple lock is a 'bold but correct' move.

The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should be investigated by a Royal Commission, according to a response to the government's green paper on defined benefit (DB) schemes.

Research suggests trustees have a good understanding of basic charges but are less certain on other costs. Michael Klimes looks at the findings

Almost all defined benefit (DB) trustees show excellent understanding of financial concepts, but most boards lack diversity.