Latest news from The Pensions Regulator

Corporate plan 2013 - 2016 published

Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has set out its strategic approach to regulating defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) schemes and maximising employer compliance with new automatic enrolment duties in its latest Corporate plan.

Annual funding statement 2013

Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published its 2013 annual funding statement to help pension scheme trustees and sponsoring employers to agree valuations and deficit recovery plans.

Response to EIOPA preliminary quantitative impact assessment

Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

EIOPA has today published its preliminary assessment of the quantitative impact upon the funding of defined benefit schemes of applying EIOPA's advice on the 'holistic balance sheet' approach.

Three new members appointed to regulator's Determinations Panel

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The new chair of the regulator�s Determinations Panel, Andrew Long, has announced the appointment of three new members to the Panel.

Chief executive Galvin to leave regulator to become group chief executive of the Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Galvin, chief executive of The Pensions Regulator, will be leaving his current position at the end of June in order to take up a new role as group chief executive of the Universities Superannuation Scheme Ltd (USS).

New objective for The Pensions Regulator

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

In response to today's Budget announcement, The Pensions Regulator's chairman Michael O�Higgins said:

New DC executive director joins regulator

Tue, 12 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today confirmed the appointment of Andrew Warwick-Thompson as executive director for defined contribution (DC), governance and administration with effect from April 2013.

How advisers are helping clients prepare for automatic enrolment

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

New research shows intermediaries' awareness and understanding of automatic enrolment rose significantly during 2012

Pension liberation fraud - know the signs

Fri, 01 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

An e-learning tool has been launched to help pension trustees and administrators to recognise the warning signs of pension liberation fraud and take action to protect people�s pensions.

Record-keeping review launched by regulator

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is embarking on a series of checks to establish whether schemes have met targets for keeping accurate records, and how they have addressed the regulator�s record-keeping guidance.

Awareness of automatic enrolment on the rise

Tue, 26 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

New research released today shows a significant increase in awareness and understanding of automatic enrolment amongst UK employers.

Pension fraud: don't let your pension become prey

Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A hard-hitting information campaign for consumers and pensions professionals has been launched as part of an ongoing multi-agency crackdown on predators claiming to be able to release pensions cash as a loan or lump sum before the law allows.

Revised Determinations Panel and Case Team procedures published

Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

revisions to the current Determinations Panel procedure and a separate Case Team procedure have been determined and are published today following a period of consultation.

DC Trust 2013 published

Wed, 23 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a snapshot of the current landscape of occupational trust-based defined contribution (DC) pension provision in the UK.

Three new non-executive directors join The Pensions Regulator

Wed, 16 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Department for Work and Pensions has announced the appointment of three new non-executive directors to The Pensions Regulator.

Pensions automatic enrolment: setting the standard for DC schemes

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Standards that defined contribution (DC) pension schemes should meet to increase the chance of individuals receiving good outcomes from their retirement savings are published today by The Pensions Regulator.

Regulator publishes report on UK Coal

Mon, 07 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published a report detailing its actions that enabled the restructuring of the UK Coal group.

Larger schemes more likely to display DC quality features

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Research published today by The Pensions Regulator indicates that large defined contribution (DC) schemes are more likely to display the quality features necessary for good outcomes for retirement savers than smaller schemes.

New Determinations Panel chair announced

Fri, 14 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The new chair of The Pensions Regulator�s Determinations Panel was today announced as Andrew Long.

Automatic enrolment: Five step checklist for trustees

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published an updated checklist for trustees to help them prepare for automatic enrolment.

Enabling automatic enrolment into high-quality DC schemes

Tue, 04 Dec 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today set out how it will encourage automatic enrolment into high-quality pension products and steer employers away from poor value schemes.

Perceptions of The Pensions Regulator 2011-12

Tue, 13 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Industry perceptions of The Pensions Regulator are largely positive, the latest survey data shows.

Streamlined GMP process can boost retirement income

Thu, 25 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Retirement savers� benefits could potentially be boosted significantly over time by simplified processes that speed up pension scheme wind-ups, The Pensions Regulator said today.

Defined benefit pensions: flexibility and impact analysis published

Wed, 10 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published evidence of how some of the flexibilities in the defined benefit (DB) funding regime have been used by pension schemes and sponsoring employers.

Automatic enrolment: Get the facts

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is urging intermediaries to ensure they have the facts at their finger tips to support clients in complying with automatic enrolment duties.

Helping savers receive the right pension scheme contributions

Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is consulting on updated codes of practice to ensure that retirement savers receive in their scheme the contributions they are due.

Trustees urged to take action to meet data deadline

Thu, 06 Sep 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As part of a push to help trustees and administrators get their scheme records in order by the end of the year, The Pensions Regulator has published a progress checklist for trustees and some frequently asked questions about measuring data.

FSD statement to insolvency sector

Thu, 26 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a guidance statement to help banking, insolvency and restructuring professionals to understand the regulator�s approach to its Financial Support Direction (FSD) power in insolvency situations.

Incentive exercises: update to the industry

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has reviewed its guidance on incentive exercises and replaced it with a short principles-based statement

Automatic enrolment: don't leave it too late

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Employers have been urged to step up their preparations for automatic enrolment as evidence emerges that businesses are underestimating the time it will take to get ready.

GP Noble investigation details revealed

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Action taken by The Pensions Regulator to disrupt fraud and protect member benefits in the GP Noble Trustees (GPNT) case can today be revealed, following the outcome of the latest criminal prosecution by the Serious Fraud Office (SFO).

Response to NAO report on regulation of DC pensions

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today issued its response to the National Audit Office�s (NAO) report on regulating defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.

Annual report and accounts 2011-12

Thu, 05 Jul 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Preparing employers and pension schemes for automatic enrolment and greater transparency in communications to the pensions sector are among activities set out in The Pensions Regulator�s latest annual report and accounts.

Workers' pensions protected as automatic enrolment laws come into force

Fri, 29 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New laws came into effect on July 1 prohibiting employers from inducing or offering incentives to their staff or prospective employees to abandon retirement saving.

Automatic enrolment compliance approach published

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

As the UK�s largest employers gear up for pension auto-enrolment this year, The Pensions Regulator has set out its strategy for tackling non-compliance with the changes to pensions law.

UK pension sector encouraged to respond to EIOPA consultation

Fri, 15 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is encouraging UK stakeholders to play a full role in responding to the consultation document published today by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA).

Supporting providers and employers to deliver good DC pensions

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published material to help product providers, trustees and employers to deliver good outcomes for retirement savers from work-based defined contribution (DC) pensions.

Regulator publishes report on BMI pension scheme

Thu, 31 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published details of its decision in the recent case of the British Midland Airways Limited Pensions and Life Assurance Scheme.

New research shows action on record-keeping

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

New record-keeping research published today by The Pensions Regulator shows encouraging progress on scheme data quality, however there is still significantly more for some schemes to do to ensure they maintain accurate records.

Regulator publishes Corporate Plan 2012-15

Tue, 22 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has set out its key areas of strategic focus for the next three years in its sixth Corporate Plan.

Annual funding statement: helping trustees understand the regulator's expectations

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published its first annual funding statement to provide guidance on how pension scheme funding valuations should be approached in today's challenging economic environment

Consultations on case team and Determinations Panel procedures

Tue, 03 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published for consultation the procedure that its case teams follow to bring a case to the regulator's Determinations Panel (the Panel).

Auto enrolment update for key industry professionals

Wed, 21 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

More than 100,000 independent financial advisers, accountants and HR professionals are being contacted by The Pensions Regulator advising them of their role in workplace pensions reform.

Revamp for Trustee toolkit

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator�s e-learning programme, the Trustee toolkit, has undergone a refresh which goes live today.

Regulator publishes details of Contribution Notice case

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published the decision of its Determinations Panel in relation to a case heard in April 2010 involving the Desmond and Sons Limited 1975 Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.

Regulator publishes report on Uniq plc Pension Scheme

Fri, 02 Mar 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published a report setting out how it worked with the trustee of the Uniq Pension Scheme, the Uniq Group and the PPF, to find an answer to the pension scheme's funding problems

Regulator sets out approach to automatic enrolment

Wed, 29 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published its approach to maximising employer compliance with new automatic enrolment duties and supporting the pensions industry to deliver defined contribution (DC) schemes with good member outcomes.

Warning against early release pension offers

Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Consumers have been warned to steer clear of pension offers that claim to be able to provide loans or release tax-free cash from people�s pension pots before they reach age 55.

Updated automatic enrolment guidance for large employers

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published an updated version of its step-by-step guide to automatic enrolment duties for large employers and their advisers.

Regulator reveals governance failings in Hugh Mackay scheme

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Three people have been prohibited from acting as trustees following an investigation by The Pensions Regulator into the Hugh Mackay Retirement Benefits Scheme ('the scheme').

FSD determination in Box Clever case

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published the Determinations Panel's determination notice and reasons relating to its decision to issue Financial Support Directions (FSDs) against five companies that form part of the ITV group.

Regulator sets scene for 2012 DB communications

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today sets out in more detail its plans for communicating with the pensions sector on defined benefit (DB) issues in coming months.

Payroll industry urged to approach employers ahead of automatic enrolment

Wed, 21 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today issued an open letter to the payroll software industry.

New research on employers' automatic enrolment preparations

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published automatic enrolment research showing improving levels of awareness and understanding among small and medium-sized employers. Awareness of the reforms remains high among large employers.

Regulator welcomes High Court ruling on pension reciprocation

Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has reminded individuals of the risks of websites or salespeople offering them the chance to cash in their pension pot tax-free before retirement.

Mulroy to step down after seven years with regulator

Thu, 15 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's director for Defined Contribution (DC), Governance & Administration June Mulroy has announced her decision to leave the regulator in the New Year.

Six principles for good workplace DC

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator will invite the pensions sector to take part in a dialogue on six principles for good design and governance of workplace defined contribution (DC) pension provision, which will form the basis of its regulatory approach going forward

Industry must press on with automatic enrolment preparations

Mon, 28 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has said that those working in the pensions sector should not take their foot off the accelerator in their preparations for automatic enrolment.

Regulator issues report on Polestar Pension Scheme

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today issued a report under Section 89 of the Pensions Act 2004 on the Polestar Pension Scheme following the trustee's announcement to members that the scheme is to be wound up.

New Head of Risk joins the regulator

Thu, 27 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today announced the appointment of Peter Ullmann as Head of Risk.

Helping trustees understand risks in hybrid pension arrangements

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has warned trustees that governance failings in complex 'hybrid' schemes risk impacting members' retirement benefits.

Lehman/Nortel Court of Appeal judgment Pensions Regulator response

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Court of Appeal today handed down its judgment in the appeal brought by the Administrators of insolvent companies in the Nortel and Lehman groups.

Regulator clarifies the role of DC trustees

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published a statement for trustees to clarify the key differences between DB and DC schemes, and the behaviours that DC trustees should demonstrate.

Regulator to work with Capita to deliver employer education drive

Thu, 29 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today announced that the job of supporting its direct communications with employers concerning changes in pension law has been awarded to Capita Group Plc.

New e-learning to help trustees identify statutory employer

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has launched an online 'bite-sized' module to help trustees accurately identify their scheme's statutory employer ahead of the new requirement to report this on their scheme return form from November.

Take action to identify your statutory employer

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a statement to help trustees understand the importance of identifying their scheme's statutory employer and how they should set about doing this.

Automatic enrolment - know the basics

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has released online interactive tools to help smaller businesses to begin preparing for automatic enrolment.

New members appointed to regulator's Determinations Panel

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The chairman of The Pensions Regulator's Determinations Panel has announced the appointment of five new members to the Panel.

Soper and Counsell join regulator's board

Mon, 18 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions has confirmed the appointment of Stephen Soper and Charles Counsell to the Board of The Pensions Regulator.

Settlement in Great Lakes case

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has decided not to pursue moral hazard proceedings to a full Determinations Panel hearing due to a comprehensive funding package having been agreed

Enabling good outcomes in DC pensions: next steps

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published a response to its industry discussion paper on the regulation of DC pensions

Regulator publishes annual report and accounts 2010-11

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's action to protect retirement savers and promote high standards across the pensions sector is set out in its latest annual report and accounts 2010-11.

Fifth governance survey published

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has reported on standards of governance and administration in occupational schemes in its fifth governance survey.

Automatic enrolment checklist for trustees

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has issued a checklist that provides trustees with an overview of what they might need to do to ensure that their scheme is ready to be used for automatic enrolment.

Regulator confirms Contribution Notice

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has issued a Contribution Notice (CN) against Michel Van de Wiele (VdW) in relation to the Bonas Group Pension Scheme.

Helping employers with automatic enrolment

Tue, 17 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Letters marking 18 months until the first employers must automatically enrol staff into a workplace pension scheme have started landing in the in-trays of chief executives of the UK's biggest employers.

Regulator sets out strategic focus for next three years

Thu, 21 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has set out in its fifth Corporate plan how it will help employers prepare for automatic enrolment, improve standards in the DC market, and address funding challenges within different segments of the DB landscape

Five simple steps to better scheme administration

Tue, 12 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a guide setting out '5 simple steps' to help trustees of smaller pension schemes understand their responsibilities and to improve standards of administration in their scheme.

Good administration - how NISPI can help

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Trustees should make clear to their scheme administrators that they expect them to actively engage with NISPI to complete the wind-up process as quickly and cost-effectively as possible.

Regulator clarifies role of audit in record-keeping

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

New help for trustees sets out their accountability for maintaining accurate data on pension savers and what trustees should expect of the administrators and auditors of the scheme.

Importance of administration for good member outcomes

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today launches its 2011 education drive highlighting the importance of administration in enabling good outcomes from pensions saving.

Regulator announces senior team portfolios

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has announced a number of new senior appointments and some changes to the portfolios of its senior management team.

Enabling good outcomes in DC pension provision

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published a discussion paper on how it should support the defined contribution (DC) market in the delivery of good outcomes for savers.

Galvin appointed as new chief executive

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today confirmed the appointment of Bill Galvin as its new chief executive.

Updated information for employers

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator will be publishing new information for employers during 2011 to help them get to grips with their new duties under workplace pensions reform.

Lehman/Nortel High Court judgment Pensions Regulator response

Fri, 10 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Mr Justice Briggs has today handed down his judgment in a case brought by the administrators of 20 insolvent companies in the Lehman Brothers and Nortel groups

Final incentives guidance set out by regulator

Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Final guidance for trustees and employers on conducting incentive exercises, including enhanced transfer value exercises (ETVs), has been published today by The Pensions Regulator.

Norgrove delivers final thoughts on occupational pensions

Tue, 07 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Delivering his final speech as chair of regulator, David Norgrove will reflect on the impact the regulator has had during his six years leading the organisation.

Final employer support guidance for trustees

Tue, 30 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Guidance encouraging trustees to take proactive steps to ensure there is adequate security for their pension scheme has been published today by The Pensions Regulator following consultation with the industry.

Pensions Regulator backs NISPI initiative

Tue, 16 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is backing an initiative which can speed up reconciliation of data in contracted-out pensions by up to two years through collaborative working practices.

Statement on employer related investments (ERI)

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today set out its expectations of trustees, employers and advisers involved in making pension scheme investment decisions.

Making the right retirement choices

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published an updated leaflet 'Making your retirement choices' to help members make good decisions about their retirement income.

DC Trust 2010 published

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A snapshot of the trust-based DC pensions landscape, published today by The Pensions Regulator, demonstrates the wide range of DC provision in the current market.

Statement following announcement on EMI Group Pension Fund

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's response following statement on EMI Group Pension Fund

Lehman's case - panel's full reasons published

Tue, 05 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published the full reasons why the US parent company, three main operating companies within the UK, together with two intermediate UK holding companies within the Lehman group, should provide financial support

FSD determination on Lehman Brothers Pension Scheme

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's Determinations Panel (DP) has issued a determination that six companies within the Lehman Brothers group should provide financial support to the Lehman Brothers Pension Scheme

Annual report and accounts 2009/2010

Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Unprecedented economic conditions tested the resilience of the UK's pensions regulatory framework, The Pensions Regulator's (the regulator) Annual report and accounts sets out.

Regulator updates guidance on transfer incentives

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A strengthened position on transfer incentives has been outlined in guidance published for consultation today by The Pensions Regulator.

FSD determination in Nortel case

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published a determination to issue a Financial Support Direction (FSD) against 25 companies in the Nortel group in Canada, the US, Europe and Africa.

Understanding employer support in multi-employer schemes

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Understanding the support employers provide in multi-employer schemes and how to manage employer departures is the focus of new guidance published for consultation today by The Pensions Regulator.

Regulator announces determination on first Contribution Notice

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

A determination to issue a 5m Contribution Notice (CN), in relation to the Bonas Group Pension Scheme, has been published by The Pensions Regulator.

Regulator publishes guidance materials to help trustees monitor employer support

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Guidance for trustees on assessing, monitoring, and taking action in relation to their employer covenant has been set out today by The Pensions Regulator.

Getting to grips with the employer covenant

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a statement for trustees of defined benefit schemes. This details upcoming guidance and e-learning which aim to ensure that trustees improve their understanding of the support that a sponsoring employer provides

Regulator publishes record-keeping and wind-up guidance

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Targets for member record-keeping have today been published in guidance from The Pensions Regulator.

Hobman steps down to take on financial education role

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's chief executive Tony Hobman is moving on after five years in charge to take up the role of chief executive at the newly-created Consumer Financial Education Body (CFEB).

Regulator sets out strategic plan

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Preparing for automatic enrolment, improving standards of governance and administration, and filling deficits as soon as reasonably affordable are amongst the top priorities set out in The Pensions Regulator's fourth corporate plan.

Regulator appeals ruling in Nortel case

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator was surprised by the decisions of the US and Canadian courts at the end of February. We have filed our motion for leave to appeal in Canada where the regulator is a party to the case.

Tougher approach on poor record-keeping

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Trustees and those responsible for administering workplace pensions will need to improve standards of record keeping.

Hampton review concludes the Pensions Regulator has successfully embedded Better Regulation

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

The Better Regulation Executive (BRE) and National Audit Office (NAO) have today published the report of their independent review into the Pensions Regulator's risk-based approach to regulation.

Fourth Purple Book published

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

In-depth analysis of how the UK's defined benefit pension schemes fared during the economic turbulence experienced in 2008/09 was jointly published today (Tuesday) by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and the Pensions Regulator (the regulator).

Pensions Regulator consults on independent trustee register review

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is reviewing how it assesses the conditions for joining and remaining on its register of independent trustees and has today published a consultation document on the proposed new criteria.

Greater scrutiny of transfer incentive exercises needed

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today calls for greater scrutiny of transfer incentive exercises, warning trustees of the risks these pose to members' benefits.

New requirements for trustee knowledge and understanding now effective

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's revised Trustee Knowledge and Understanding (TKU) code of practice is now in effect. The code sets minimum requirements for trustees to help ensure pension schemes are run effectively.

Pensions Regulator asks trustees to focus on managing scheme risk

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Aimed at focusing greater attention on risks facing pension scheme members, the Pensions Regulator has today published revised internal controls guidance for consultation, alongside new 'bite-sized' e-learning modules which provide an overview of the topi

Keeping pensions safe - improving scheme governance and administration

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The regulator today launches a campaign aimed at encouraging good governance and administration and better management of pension scheme risks. A statement published alongside results of the 2009 pension scheme governance survey outlines the regulator's ke

Regulator's 2009 recovery plan report shows how schemes are coping in the downturn

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published the latest edition of its annual analysis of recovery plans from defined benefit and hybrid pension schemes. This analysis updates previous publications in 2007 and 2008, providing an overview of scheme recovery plan

Transatlantic regulatory authorities formalise closer co-operation

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A Memorandum of Understanding between the UK Pensions Regulator, the Pension Protection Fund and the American Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation was signed this morning (Wednesday) in Washington, USA, to encourage and enable best practice in protecting

Pensions Regulator investigation finds mixed standards in DC pre-retirement literature

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Good practice in the provision of pre-retirement literature in DC trust-based schemes is the focus of a report published today by the Pensions Regulator.

Pensions Regulator helps build employer confidence in talking to employees about pensions

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As part of an ongoing campaign focused on addressing the risks facing defined contribution scheme members, the Pensions Regulator and the FSA have today jointly published a new information leaflet for employers – 'Guide for employers: talking to

Pensions Regulator shortlisted for Better Regulation Award

Wed, 02 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator was today chosen as a finalist for 'The Better Regulation Award' at the forthcoming National Business Awards.

Higher standards for defined contribution (DC) pensions

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Informed member choices at retirement and greater employer engagement are the focus of a new Pensions Regulator statement issued today about higher standards for defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.

Pensions industry supports effort to boost trustee knowledge and understanding

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Following a 12-week consultation on the draft revised trustee knowledge and understanding (TKU) code of practice and scope guidance, the Pensions Regulator has found widespread support of the TKU regime.

Annual report and accounts for 2008-2009 - shows a year of progress and change

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Today the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions laid the Pensions Regulator's audited annual report and accounts for 2008-2009 in Parliament.

Regulator explains approach to risk transfers in changing landscape

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Today the Pensions Regulator published new guidance and a code of practice for trustees, advisers and sponsors to enable responsible management of risk transfers in a changing landscape.

Prudent funding targets are key to the health of pension schemes

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today publishes a statement emphasising the importance of prudent funding levels for pension schemes and stating that where sponsors are in difficulty, flexibility is available in recovery plans.

Scheme funding in the economic downturn - free national workshops

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator will hold free workshops throughout the UK this summer to reaffirm the approach to DB scheme funding in the economic downturn.

Pensions Regulator - Pragmatic and proportionate as new code on 'material detriment' moves forward

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Pragmatic and proportionate remain the Pensions Regulator's key principles in its approach to amended anti-avoidance powers - as detailed today in our response to consultation on the draft 'material detriment' test code of practice.

Alert to risks in the downturn - statement by the Pensions Regulator

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Today the Pensions Regulator issued a statement to the regulated community, Alert to risks in the economic downturn, to explain how they can work in partnership through the economic downturn.

Pensions Regulator - equipped and ready for the downturn

Fri, 17 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Continuing to improve the way we work in order to provide better and more efficient services, and striving to deliver more for less, are two of the themes reported in our Corporate plan for 2009 to 2012 that we have published today.

Pensions Regulator issues statement to UK employers

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today issued a statement to employers who sponsor final salary pension schemes regarding the impact of current economic conditions. This follows a similar statement issued to pension scheme trustees last autumn.

Record-keeping final guidance published

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published final guidance on record-keeping, following a twelve-week consultation.

Third purple book most comprehensive to date

Mon, 22 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The most comprehensive picture to date of the risks faced by the UK's defined benefit pension schemes was jointly published today (Monday) by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and the Pensions Regulator (the regulator).

Employers: remember duty to consult members on scheme changes

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Government has announced that it is consulting on proposals for the Pensions Regulator to issue fines over breach of consultation requirements. The regulator would therefore like to remind employers of their duty to consult members before making certa

Material detriment code of practice published for consultation

Mon, 15 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published its draft material detriment code of practice for consultation.

Recovery plans show positive trends in addressing pension deficits - but challenges ahead

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Positive steps have been made to address pension deficits through the scheme funding regime, and clearance activity is on a downward trend, data published today by the Pensions Regulator shows.

Statement issued to trustees on current market conditions

Fri, 24 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today confirmed that it is issuing a statement to trustees of all work-based pension schemes setting out its general position in relation to current market conditions.

Amendments to the regulator's powers and 'material detriment test' code of practice

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator welcomes today's tabling of amendments by the Government to the Pensions Bill, which proposes changes to the regulator's Contribution Notice and Financial Support Direction powers to protect members and the PPF.

Refreshed TKU code and guidance published for consultation

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has refreshed the trustee knowledge and understanding framework to ensure it remains relevant, and is today publishing a draft revised code of practice and scope guidance for consultation.

New executive director joins the regulator

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today confirmed the appointment of Bill Galvin as executive director for strategic development, taking over from Chris Dobson, whose six-month engagement has come to an end.

Conflicts of interest guidance published

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following extensive consultation, the Pensions Regulator has published guidance to help trustees of occupational pension schemes and employers identify, monitor and manage conflicts of interest.

Guidance to help trustees calculate transfer values

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Having considered the responses to its consultation paper, the Pensions Regulator has today published final guidance to assist trustees in calculating transfer values in defined benefit schemes.

Regulator publishes response to longevity consultation

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published its response to the recent consultation on good practice in selecting mortality assumptions for defined benefit pension schemes.

Regulator confirms appointment of new executive director

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today confirmed the appointment of Graham Brammer as a new executive director with lead responsibility for the design and delivery of the new employer duties contained in the current Pensions Bill.

Draft guidance to help trustees calculate transfer values

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Draft guidance on calculating transfer values for members of defined benefit schemes has today been published by the Pensions Regulator for consultation.

Regulator stresses importance of good record-keeping

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has stressed the importance of good record-keeping in the governance of pension schemes in a consultation launched today – aimed at those responsible for record-keeping and those who administer schemes.

Regulator listens on longevity

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today announced that, having listened to responses to its longevity consultation, it has decided to delay the introduction of changes to the way longevity is treated in the scheme funding regime.

Regulator publishes annual report and accounts 2007/08

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published its annual report and accounts for the financial year 2007/2008, its third full year of operation.

Schemes clear on the importance of good governance - standards remain consistent

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Final wind-up approach and guidance published

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following consultation, the Pensions Regulator has published guidance to help trustees of occupational pension schemes meet Government expectations that key wind-up activities are completed within two years; an approach broadly welcomed by industry.

Guidance published as part of continued focus on DC schemes

Fri, 09 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its commitment to promoting the good running of defined contribution schemes, the Pensions Regulator has today published the first of a planned series of good practice guidance for trustees and employers.

Regulator welcomes Government consultation on amended powers

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator welcomes today's Government consultation document, and has published a statement on the use of the amended powers.

Regulator sets out strategic direction for next three years

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published its second corporate plan, setting out its view of the pensions landscape, strategic direction and outcomes to be achieved during the next three years.

Telent pension scheme undertaking received

Fri, 11 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

An undertaking from Pension Corporation has been received by the Pensions Regulator covering a key aspect of the governance of the Telent pension scheme, as well as other schemes in which Pension Corporation has an interest.

Senior staff change at Pensions Regulator

Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today confirmed that Charlie Massey, Executive Director for Strategic Development, is leaving the regulator after completing a three-year secondment from the Department for Work and Pensions.

Final revised clearance guidance published

Thu, 20 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following industry-wide consultation, the Pensions Regulator has today published updated guidance to support trustees and employers dealing with events

Joint winding up approach published

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Pension scheme trustees should ensure that the key activities of winding up, or passage through the PPF assessment period, are completed within no more than two years.

Pensions Regulator publishes draft conflicts of interest guidance

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today (Friday) published a consultation document on guidance relating to conflicts of interest.

Regulator sets out intentions on longevity

Mon, 18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today (Monday) published a draft statement on the regulation of defined benefit pension schemes that sets out a new approach to looking at mortality assumptions.

Regulator issues Financial Support Directions on Sea Containers

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today (Wednesday) confirmed that on 31 January 2008 Sea Containers Limited withdrew its appeal to the Pensions Regulator Tribunal against a June 2007 Determinations Panel decision to issue two Financial Support Directions on the com

Pensions Regulator encourages voluntary employer engagement in GPPs

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today (Thursday) published guidance on voluntary employer engagement in GPPs.

Second Purple Book brings pensions landscape up-to-date

Tue, 18 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The most up-to-date picture of the UK's defined benefit pensions universe – which affects more than 12.5 million people – was published today (Tuesday) by the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund (PPF).

New system makes it easier to supply correct scheme information

Tue, 11 Dec 2007 00:00:00 GMT

A new online web-based scheme return is now live, making it easier for schemes to provide the correct information to the Pensions Regulator.

Regulator confirms use of powers on Telent pension scheme

Fri, 09 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today (Friday) published a Final Determination Notice that confirms its decision to appoint three independent trustees to the Telent (formerly Marconi) Pension Scheme.

Regulator sets out reasonable periods for dispute resolution

Thu, 25 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published for consultation its expectations on the time within which disputes will be resolved.

Governance responses show support for regulator's approach

Wed, 24 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a report of the responses received to its governance discussion paper.

Regulator uses powers to appoint independent trustees to Telent pension scheme

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today confirmed that, following a request from the Trustee Board of the Telent (formerly Marconi) Pension Scheme, it has successfully applied to use its powers to appoint three independent trustees with immediate effect.

Regulator publishes first analysis of recovery plan data

Wed, 26 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The extent to which trustees and employers have embraced the scheme funding regime has been revealed in an analysis of recovery plan data published by the Pensions Regulator today (Wednesday).

Pensions Regulator publishes revised clearance guidance

Mon, 10 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today provided further clarification of how it will use its powers with respect to corporate events, such as mergers and acquisitions, in draft guidance published for consultation today.

The draft clearance g

Pensions Regulator publishes report and accounts 2006/2007

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Governance survey reveals increase in trustee training

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Findings from the Pensions Regulator's second occupational pension scheme governance survey have been published today (Thursday) as part of its ongoing commitment to improving the way pension schemes are governed.

Regulator uses anti-avoidance powers on Sea Containers

Mon, 18 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today (Monday) published Determination Notices indicating the intention to issue its first Financial Support Direction (FSD) on passenger transport and marine container leasing company Sea Containers Ltd (SCL).

Trustee toolkit now complete

Mon, 21 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

With the release of another module, Running your scheme, the Pensions Regulator's free e-learning programme, the Trustee toolkit

Regulator sets out priorities for the next three years

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Key priorities for the next three years have been outlined by the Pensions Regulator within its Corporate plan:

Regulator reinforces guidance for trustees on abandonment

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today (Thursday) published guidance for trustees on the abandonment of defined benefit pension schemes, along with the responses to its recent discussion paper.

Regulator issues reminder on clearance guidance

Thu, 03 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today (Thursday) issued a reminder to parties considering corporate transactions – the underlying principle for considering clearance is whether the event is financially detrimental to the ability of the pension scheme to

Regulator sets out approach to DC regulation and highlights importance of good governance

Wed, 25 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Industry-wide views on the regulation of defined contribution (DC) schemes have today (Wednesday) been published by the Pensions Regulator following its recent consultation, alongside a discussion paper on pension scheme governance.

Strategic Investment module of Trustee toolkit released

Wed, 11 Apr 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has issued the latest module of its free online e-learning programme for trustees at www.trusteetoolkit.com. It completes the learning on investment and follows the module on fund management.

Latest Trustee toolkit module tackles fund management issues

Tue, 30 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Fund Management module has been released by the Pensions Regulator as part of its free online e-learning programme for trustees at www.trusteetoolkit.com

Concerns raised over inducements offered to DB pension scheme members

Wed, 24 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has outlined its concerns relating to the practice of inducement in guidance published today (Wednesday).

Pensions Regulator prohibits scheme trustee

Mon, 15 Jan 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has used its powers to prohibit David John Foster from acting as a trustee of any trust-based pension scheme, after judging him unfit to perform the role.

Analysis on the defined benefit pension landscape published for the first time

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Comprehensive and vital information to help identify and manage risks surrounding UK-based defined benefit pension schemes has been published today (Monday) by the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund.

The Pensions Regulator prompts debate on scheme abandonment

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Industry debate about corporate deals which may lead employers to abandon their pension schemes was prompted today (Thursday) by the Pensions Regulator following the concerns it raised in October.

Responses to trustee report and accounts discussion paper published

Thu, 30 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Responses to the Pensions Regulator’s ‘Review of the form and content of pension scheme report and accounts’ discussion paper were published today (Thursday).

Member-nominated trustees and Internal controls codes come into effect

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Member-nominated trustees and Internal controls codes of practice from the Pensions Regulator are now in effect.

Regulator releases DC Trustee toolkit module and DC Risks consultation

Mon, 13 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

New initiatives demonstrating the Pensions Regulator's commitment to addressing risks to members of defined contribution pension schemes were unveiled today (Monday).

Modification of subsisting rights code laid before Parliament

Wed, 08 Nov 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on the modification of subsisting rights has been laid before Parliament.

Pensions Regulator launches alumni network

Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Senior figures from the Pensions Regulator met with ex-secondees in London today (Wednesday) to mark the launch of the regulator’s new Alumni Network.

Scheme abandonment concerns prompt regulatory guidance

Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Concerns that new ways of managing pension funds could lead to employers abandoning their pension schemes have been voiced by the Pensions Regulator.

The Pensions Regulator releases a further Defined Benefit scheme funding module of the Trustee toolkit

Tue, 03 Oct 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The 'Defined Benefit recovery plans, contributions and funding' module has been released by the Pensions Regulator as part of its free online e-learning programme for trustees at www.trusteetoolkit.com

Underestimate life expectancy at your peril, warns Pensions Regulator

Mon, 25 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Underestimating life expectancy among their members could leave pension schemes with tens of millions of pounds of unforeseen liabilities, the Pensions Regulator warned today (Monday).

The Pensions Regulator publishes report on governance survey

Tue, 05 Sep 2006 00:00:00 GMT

An in-depth survey into the way UK pension schemes are run found that while many schemes are well-governed, a 'significant minority' revealed shortcomings in important areas of good practice.

The Pensions Regulator releases scheme funding modules of Trustee Toolkit

Wed, 16 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Two new modules ‘How a defined benefit scheme works’ and ‘Funding your DB scheme’ are now available online as part of the Pensions Regulator’s free e-learning programme for pension trustees www.trusteetool

Pensions Regulator issues guidance on MNT and MND arrangements

Tue, 15 Aug 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published guidance on member-nominated trustees and directors arrangements to accompany the code of practice recently laid before Parliament.

The Pensions Regulator publishes annual report

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published its first annual report and accounts for the financial year 2005/2006.

Pensions Regulator publishes business plan for 2006/07

Tue, 25 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has published its business plan for the year ahead, covering the period April 2006 to March 2007.

Internal controls code of practice laid before Parliament

Wed, 19 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on internal controls has been laid before Parliament.

Member nominated trustees code of practice laid before Parliament

Fri, 14 Jul 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's code of practice 'Member-nominated trustees and directors - putting arrangements in place' has been laid before Parliament.

Pensions Regulator issues guidance on lump sum death benefits

Fri, 30 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today issued guidance on providing lump sum death benefits.

Summary funding statements update

Wed, 21 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today issued additional guidance for pension scheme trustees and their professional advisers on summary funding statements.

Pensions Regulator releases investment module of Trustee Toolkit

Mon, 12 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

David Norgrove looks to future of regulator at NAPF conference

Thu, 08 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking today at the NAPF Annual Conference 2006, David Norgrove, chairman of the Pensions Regulator, set out the priorities for the regulator building on the progress made during its first year of operation.

Discussion opened on pension scheme report and accounts

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a discussion document: Review of the form and content of pension scheme report and accounts.

Four codes of practice come into effect

Wed, 31 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Four codes of practice from the Pensions Regulator are now in effect, including the code on trustee knowledge and understanding.

Pensions Regulator issues guidance on the use of contingent assets

Tue, 30 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today issued guidance on the use of contingent assets. This is aimed at trustees who are considering including contingent assets as part of their funding strategy, and is also likely to be useful to employers and advisers.

The Pensions Regulator: One year on

Thu, 25 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking at the Financial Adviser Expo in Harrogate today, June Mulroy, executive director of delivery, reviewed the Pensions Regulator's first year of operation.

The Pensions Regulator's funding approach

Thu, 04 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published its statement on how it will regulate the funding of defined benefit schemes. The new document follows a consultation exercise launched in October.

Regulator announces release of online scheme returns for May 2006

Wed, 03 May 2006 00:00:00 GMT

From the beginning of May, trustees will be able to complete the Pensions Regulator's scheme return forms online. Initially, just under 4000 small defined benefit schemes with two to four members and a small number of larger defined benefit schemes will b

The Pensions Regulator publishes its medium term strategy

Fri, 28 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published its medium term strategy setting out its strategic priorities for the next three years.

Member-nominated trustees and directors code published

Thu, 06 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's final draft code of practice Member-nominated trustees and directors - putting arrangements in place has been published on the regulator's website to coincide with the legislation coming into force today.

Trustee Knowledge and Understanding code laid before Parliament

Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on trustee knowledge and understanding has been laid before Parliament.

Pensions Regulator releases Pensions Law module of Trustee toolkit

Mon, 20 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Regulator debates role in corporate transactions at NAPF Investment Conference 2006

Fri, 17 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking today at the NAPF Investment Conference in Edinburgh, June Mulroy, executive director of delivery at the Pensions Regulator, reassured delegates over the role of the regulator in corporate transactions.

Early leavers code laid before Parliament

Wed, 15 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator’s Early leavers – reasonable periods code of practice has been laid before Parliament.

Pensions Regulator to hold seminars for actuaries

Wed, 08 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Actuaries who advise trustees or employers are invited to attend events being held by the Pensions Regulator in Edinburgh and London during March and April.

Reporting late payments codes of practice published

Tue, 07 Mar 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Two draft codes of practice, Reporting late payments of contributions to occupational money purchase schemes and Reporting late payments of contributions to personal pensions have been laid before Parliament.

Pensions Regulator launches e-learning Trustee toolkit

Wed, 15 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's brand new e-learning programme for pension scheme trustees is now online.

Scheme funding code of practice comes into effect

Tue, 14 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on funding defined benefit pension schemes comes into effect tomorrow.

Summing up - financials hit the mark says Regulator

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator welcomes clear communications in financial reporting.

Regulator issues warning to trustees over scheme returns

Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has now collected more than 7,000 scheme return forms from defined benefit schemes, and is requesting that those outstanding be returned.

Book now for scheme funding and clearance workshops

Tue, 31 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator will host a series of free workshops in March 2006 to give practical guidance on dealing with scheme funding issues.

Pension Regulator issues updated clearance figures

Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has now received more than 200 clearance applications from organisations seeking assurance that they will not fall foul of anti-avoidance legislation.

Regulator invites applications for cross-border pension schemes

Fri, 23 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator welcomes applications from pension schemes who wish to operate cross-border and has today published guidance and application forms on its website.

Regulator reminds insolvency practitioners to comply with Pensions Act

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Insolvency practitioners are reminded to tell the Pensions Regulator when a company with an occupational pension scheme becomes insolvent.

Scheme funding code laid before Parliament

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on the new scheme funding requirements for defined benefit schemes has today been laid before Parliament.

Pensions Regulator publishes guidance on multi-employer pension schemes

Wed, 23 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published guidance for multi-employer schemes, outlining actions that need to be taken in the event of an employer withdrawing from such a scheme.

Trustees show support for e-learning programme

Wed, 16 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Focus groups organised by the Pensions Regulator have resulted in positive feedback on the regulator's proposed free e-learning programme.

Pensions Regulator consults on approach to cross-border schemes

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A consultation document on the Pensions Regulator's approach to implementing the requirements on cross-border schemes has been published today.

Pensions Regulator sets out approach to scheme funding requirements

Mon, 31 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A consultation document describing how the Pensions Regulator plans to regulate new funding requirements for defined benefit schemes has been published today.

Pensions Regulator announces new timetable for scheme funding code of practice

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 00:00:00 GMT

In light of the Department for Work and Pensions' (DWP) announcement of the revised timetable for scheme funding regulations, the Pensions Regulator today announced changes to the schedule for its work.

Results of OPS Regulatory Survey published

Fri, 30 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Research published by the Pensions Regulator today shows a similar level of scheme trustees have taken steps to improve their knowledge and understanding since research conducted in 2003. The findings indicated a mixed picture of standards of governance a

Start preparing now to meet scheme funding requirements

Wed, 28 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Trustees, employers and advisers need to be prepared for scheme funding requirements which come into force next month.

Substantial progress made towards implementing truly risk based regime

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Substantial progress has been made towards implementing a truly risk based regulatory regime, Pensions Regulator chairman David Norgrove said yesterday.

Regulator recognises importance of trustee role and offers support and guidance

Tue, 20 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking today at an Outer Temple Chambers Conference the Pensions Regulator's chief executive Tony Hobman said trustees would need to raise their game to meet new requirements, and would be supported in doing so by the regulator.

Pensions Tax Simplification briefing helps trustees prepare for A Day

Wed, 14 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A five-point plan to help employers and trustees meet the challenge of pensions tax simplification has been prepared by the Pensions Regulator.

Pensions Regulator consults on codes of practice

Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Pensions Regulator to offer free e-learning programme for trustees

Wed, 07 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is developing a free e-learning programme for trustees to help address the need for on-going training.

Timetable for new pension scheme funding regime announced

Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Department for Work and Pensions has today announced that the new funding requirements for defined benefit occupational pension schemes will come into force on 31 October 2005.

Pensions Regulator welcomes new applications to Trustee Register

Tue, 19 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is inviting new applications from professional trustees to join its trustee register.

Pensions Regulator begins consultation on further codes of practice

Fri, 08 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published two draft codes of practice: 'Member-nominated trustees and directors - putting arrangements in place' and the 'Modification of subsisting rights' code of practice.

Pensions Regulator issues Notifiable Events code of practice

Thu, 30 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today issued its code of practice on Notifiable Events. This is the second code of practice issued by the Pensions Regulator, following Reporting breaches of the law issued in April this

Scheme Returns to be issued to 8,000 occupational schemes

Fri, 17 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is to send 8,000 occupational pension schemes a scheme return form later this month, bringing a requirement under the Pensions Act 2004 into force.

Pensions Regulator welcomes Pensions Minister Stephen Timms at industry event

Wed, 08 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator welcomed the new Pensions Minister Stephen Timms today at a networking event for senior industry figures.

Executive Directors appointed to Pensions Regulator

Tue, 07 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator’s executive directors were confirmed today. David Norgrove, chair of the Pensions Regulator, announced the appointments following a process of open competition for the roles.

Pensions Regulator talks to IFAs at Scottish Equitable roadshow

Wed, 18 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Speaking today at the Scottish Equitable Pensions Roadshow in London, Sarah Knowles, from the Pensions Regulator reminded financial advisers of their new whistleblowing duties under the Pensions Act 2004.

Pensions Regulator chairman addresses annual NAPF conference

Thu, 12 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Chairman of the Pensions Regulator, David Norgrove, today addressed the annual conference of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).

Hobman takes European perspective at the EPI Summit

Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Tony Hobman, chief executive of the Pensions Regulator in the UK, today spoke at the European Pensions and Investment (EPI) Summit in Switzerland.

The Pensions Regulator takes to the road for launch events

Tue, 10 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator is preparing to host a series of roadshow launch events throughout the UK beginning in June 2005.

Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 codes of practice: Early leavers and Reporting Late Payments of Contributions

Fri, 06 May 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published three draft codes of practice for consultation

Reporting code issued as Pensions Regulator launches

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator opened for business today and issued its code of practice on reporting breaches, the first of a series of 12 mandatory codes. The second code of practice on notifiable events has now been laid before Parliament.

The Pensions Regulator publishes annuity leaflet for pension scheme members

Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator has today published a booklet, 'Your retirement choices - defined contribution occupational pension schemes'

First chair of Pensions Regulator's determinations panel is appointed

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The chairman of the Pensions Regulator, Mr David Norgrove, has appointed the first chair of the new regulator's determinations panel, Mr John Scampion.

Pensions Regulator's first determinations panel is announced

Mon, 04 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The chairman of the Pensions Regulator's first determinations panel, Mr John Scampion, has announced the appointment of members to the panel.

Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 code of practice: dispute resolution

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published the draft code of practice on dispute resolution procedures for pension schemes.

The Pensions Regulator publishes guidance on clearance statements

Fri, 01 Apr 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator today published guidance on clearance statements, aimed at those involved in corporate transactions, employers, trustees and professional advisers.

The Pensions Regulator hosts launch roadshow

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

During June 2005, the Pensions Regulator will host a series of 'launch' events to highlight the regulatory changes that will be introduced by the Pensions Act 2004.

Consultation on implementing the new requirements for funding defined benefit pension schemes

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

New proposals on the system to replace the minimum funding requirement (MFR) for defined benefit pension schemes, have been issued for consultation today, announced Pensions Minister, Malcolm Wicks.

The Pensions Regulator presents new remit to NAPF ahead of A-Day

Tue, 22 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The Pensions Regulator presented its new remit and powers at an NAPF conference today, as it prepares to take over from Opra as the regulator of pensions in the UK next month.

Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 code of practice: trustee knowledge and understanding

Thu, 17 Mar 2005 00:00:00 GMT

The consultation paper for the Pensions Regulator’s draft code of practice on trustee knowledge and understanding was published today.