The Pensions Ombudsman
Law and Regulation
Government proceeds with plans to enhance ability to tackle scams in suspect situations
08 November 2021
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3 min read
Law and Regulation
Trial anticipates bringing more compensation to members not directly engaged in complaints
15 September 2021
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2 min read
Law and Regulation
Pensions ombudsman expects continued growth in demand to collide with case backlog
24 August 2021
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3 min read
Law and Regulation
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has confirmed that it will increase the general levy pension rates from April 2021 in line with its preferred option.
05 March 2021
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3 min read
Appointments
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has opened applications at The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) to replace the outgoing Anthony Arter.
23 February 2021
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1 min read
Law and Regulation
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation on the future of the general levy, seeking to close a potential £230m funding gap if rates remain unchanged.
16 December 2020
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4 min read
Appointments
The government has confirmed the current interim chairwoman of The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO), Caroline Rookes, will continue the role in a permanent capacity.
27 November 2020
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1 min read
Law and Regulation
The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) has ordered a former owner of Norton Motorcycles to pay back £14m of pension fund monies that he had invested in the struggling sponsor.
25 June 2020
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3 min read
Law and Regulation
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has cancelled a planned rise to the general levy amid the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak.
30 March 2020
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2 min read
Law and Regulation
Members are increasingly seeking external adjudication on schemes’ approach to ESG issues. Stephen Richards outlines the steps trustees can take to prepare for this activism.
27 January 2020
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4 min read
