The Pensions Regulator

LCP finds almost half have completed a gap analysis but several have only ‘briefly’ looked at code

Current director of AE Mel Charles will step into the role on an interim basis

PP poll shows 56% of respondents say code is a positive development for schemes

Patrick Heath-Lay says hurdles must be overcome to make pot for life proposals work

Most weeks see an announcement that a defined benefit (DB) pension scheme has secured members’ benefits. While the UK has a strong insurance regime, these statements might imply that benefits are at risk where schemes are yet to transact with an insurer...

Jayne Brown is positive over VfM proposals but says they are likely to be a ‘slow burn’

Research finds 46% of schemes and trustee firms have implemented EDI initiatives

The code has been described as a ‘trustee handbook’ for running pension schemes well

The long-awaited code is expected to come into force towards the end of March

Regulator ‘disappointed’ as PCS union members begin fresh strike today