The Pensions Regulator is the UK regulator of work-based pension schemes. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/ Trustees and those responsible for administering workplace pensions will need to improve standards of record keeping. The Pensions Regulator published a consultation today setting out standards for member records and requiring schemes that fall short to take steps to improve their performance. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn10-03.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn10-03.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn10-02.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn10-02.aspx 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). http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn10-01.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn10-01.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN09-21.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN09-21.aspx The Pensions Regulator today calls for greater scrutiny of transfer incentive exercises, warning trustees of the risks these pose to members' benefits. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-20.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-20.aspx As part of its good governance campaign, the Pensions Regulator has brought a revised Trustee Knowledge and Understanding (TKU) code of practice into effect. It sets minimum requirements for trustees to help ensure pension schemes are run effectively. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-19.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-19.aspx 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 topic. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-18.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-18.aspx 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 key focus areas. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-17.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-17.aspx The Pensions Regulator today published the latest edition of its annual analysis of recovery plans from defined benefit and hybrid pension schemes. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-16.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-16.aspx 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 benefits. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-15.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-15.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/5137.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/5137.aspx 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 your employees about pensions'. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-13.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-13.aspx The Pensions Regulator was today chosen as a finalist for 'The Better Regulation Award' at the forthcoming National Business Awards. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN09-12.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN09-12.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-11.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-11.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-10.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-10.aspx Today the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions laid the Pensions Regulator's audited annual report and accounts for 2008-2009 in Parliament. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-09.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-09.aspx Today the Pensions Regulator published new guidance and a code of practice for trustees, advisors and sponsors to enable responsible management of risk transfers in a changing landscape. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-08.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-08.aspx 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. This message is reinforced with a series of online case studies that provide further insight into the important task of setting funding targets and agreeing recovery plans. A webcast of the funding workshops will also be posted on the regulator's website. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-07.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-07.aspx The Pensions Regulator will hold free workshops throughout the UK this summer to reaffirm the approach to DB scheme funding in the economic downturn. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-06.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-06.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-05.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-05.aspx Today the Pensions Regulator issued a statement to the regulated community, Alert to risks in the downturn, to explain how they can work in partnership through the economic downturn. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-04.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-04.aspx Pensions Regulator - equipped and ready for the downturn http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-03.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-03.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4728.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4728.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4711.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4711.aspx The Pensions Regulator today issued a statement to employers who sponsor final salary pension schemes regarding the impact of current economic conditions. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-02.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-02.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published final guidance on record-keeping, following a twelve-week consultation. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-01.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn09-01.aspx The most comprehensive picture to date of the risks faced by the UK's defined benefit pension schemes has been jointly published by the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) and the Pensions Regulator (the regulator). http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-30.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-30.aspx 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 certain specified changes to future pension arrangements. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-29.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-29.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published its draft material detriment code of practice for consultation. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-28.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-28.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-27.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-27.aspx The Pensions Regulator has 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-26.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-26.aspx The Pensions Regulator welcomes the 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-25.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-25.aspx The Pensions Regulator has refreshed the trustee knowledge and understanding framework to ensure it remains relevant, and has published a draft revised code of practice and scope guidance for consultation. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-24.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-24.aspx The Pensions Regulator has 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-23.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-23.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-22.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-22.aspx Having considered the responses to its consultation paper, the Pensions Regulator has published final guidance to assist trustees in calculating transfer values in defined benefit schemes. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-21.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-21.aspx The Pensions Regulator today published its response to the recent consultation on good practice in selecting mortality assumptions for defined benefit pension schemes. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-20.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-20.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4175.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4175.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4174.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4174.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-19.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-19.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4172.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4172.aspx Draft guidance on calculating transfer values for members of defined benefit schemes has today been published by the Pensions Regulator for consultation. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-17.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-17.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-16.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-16.aspx The Pensions Regulator has 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-15.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-15.aspx The Pensions Regulator has today published the results of its third governance survey. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-14.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-14.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published its annual report and accounts for the financial year 2007/2008. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-13.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-13.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-12.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-12.aspx As part of its commitment to promoting the good running of defined contribution schemes, the Pensions Regulator has published the first of a planned series of good practice guidance for trustees and employers. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-11.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-11.aspx The Pensions Regulator welcomes the Government's consultation document, and has published a statement on the use of the amended powers. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-10.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-10.aspx The Pensions Regulator has 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-09.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-09.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-08.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-08.aspx The Pensions Regulator today confirmed that after three years in the organisation Martine Trouard-Riolle, Head of their Corporate Risk Management team, is leaving to pursue other career options. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4048.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/4048.aspx Pension schemes can now share information with the regulator and make changes to their scheme details whenever they need to. The Pensions Regulator's new online scheme maintenance system Exchange is launched, following the successful roll-out of the online scheme return system. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3843.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3843.aspx Secretary of State James Purnell has announced the reappointment of June Mulroy as executive director of business delivery at the Pensions Regulator. She has already served for three years and has been appointed for a further three. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/JuneMulroy.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/JuneMulroy.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published Relations with advisers guidance to help trustees make the best use of the expertise that advisers and service providers can bring to a pension scheme. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/relationsWithAdvisers.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/relationsWithAdvisers.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3979.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3979.aspx Meet the Pensions Regulator at stand 30 at this year's Professional Pensions Spring Show, 13/14 May at Manchester Central. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/profPenShow.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/profPenShow.aspx The Pensions Regulator welcomes the announcement from the Department for Work and Pensions proposing changes to the regulator's anti-avoidance powers to help protect pension scheme members. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/powers.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/powers.aspx The Pensions Regulator welcomes the publication by the Department for Work and Pensions of new regulations on the calculation of Cash Equivalent Transfer Values and the disclosure requirements. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/transferValues.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/transferValues.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published an update to its guidance on Multi-employer withdrawal arrangements to support trustees, employers and advisers following amendments to government regulations covering section 75 debts. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/multiEmployer.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/multiEmployer.aspx The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on 'Dispute resolution - reasonable periods' has been laid before Parliament. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/disputeResolutions.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/disputeResolutions.aspx HM Treasury, the Department for Work and Pensions and the Pensions Regulator, are today launching a consultation on updating the Myners principles, a voluntary set of 'comply or explain' principles designed to improve trustee investment decision-making and governance of pension funds. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/Myners.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/Myners.aspx The members of the Pensions Regulator Determinations Panel have been reappointed for a second term. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/determinations.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/determinations.aspx While the IORP directive is being implemented differently in member states across Europe, this approach is effective, a CEIOPS report has found. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/ceiopsReports.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/ceiopsReports.aspx 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. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-07.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-07.aspx Following industry-wide consultation, the Pensions Regulator has today published updated guidance to support trustees and employers dealing with events that may impact upon their pension scheme, and when applying for a clearance statement. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-06.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-06.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-05.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-05.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published a consultation document on guidance relating to conflicts of interest. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-04.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn08-04.aspx The Pensions Regulator 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 company. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3267.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3267.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published a draft statement on the regulation of defined benefit pension schemes that sets out a new approach to looking at mortality assumptions. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-03.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-03.aspx The Pensions Regulator has today published guidance on voluntary employer engagement in GPPs. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-01.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/PN08-01.aspx The most up-to-date picture of the UK's final salary pensions universe – which affects more than 12.5 million people – was published today by the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund (PPF). http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/purpleBook2007.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/purpleBook2007.aspx A new online web-based scheme return is now live, making it easier for schemes to provide the correct information to the Pensions Regulator. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3103.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/3103.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published the reasons of its Determinations Panel for appointing independent trustees to the Telent (formerly Marconi) Pension Scheme, following a request from the Trustee Board. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/index.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/index.aspx The Pensions Regulator has today published for consultation its expectations on the time within which disputes will be resolved. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-17.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-17.aspx The Pensions Regulator has published a report of the responses received to its governance discussion paper. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-16.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-16.aspx The regulator's final notice confirms its decision to appoint three independent trustees to the Telent (formerly Marconi) Pension Scheme. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-18.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-18.aspx 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. The regulator's Determination Panel considered the application at a hearing this morning. http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-15.aspx http://www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/RSS/pn07-15.aspx