Pensions Minister

Pensions minister Steve Webb has ruled out calls to include membership of the UK Stewardship Code as a legal requirement for qualifying auto-enrolment schemes.

Revisions to the regulations governing automatic enrolment have been released following the conclusion of a Department for Work and Pensions consultation.

Short service refunds from defined contribution schemes are to be abolished as part of the government's drive to increase pension saving.

Steve Webb has outlined two "big bang" solutions to the issue of small pot consolidation.

Steve Webb has quashed speculation the Treasury could stop up rating pensions with price inflation and replace it with a lower figure next year to save money.

Pensions minister Steve Webb has hinted at the potential development of a national transfer system to help consolidate small pension pots.

High quality financial advice during de-risking exercises is crucial to ensuring the process is open and fair to members, pensions minister Steve Webb says.

Administration levies placed on schemes by the government could significantly fall following the release of a Department for Work and Pensions consultation.

Retirement Angels founder Alan Higham has written an open letter to pensions minister Steve Webb demanding pension reform that pushes people towards advice.

Almost 100 firms have signed up to use the National Employment Savings Trust as the qualifying scheme ahead of schedule.