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Dec 23
Regulator invites applications for cross-border pension schemes
Issued: Friday 23 December 2005
...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.
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Dec 13
Regulator reminds insolvency practitioners to comply with Pensions Act
Issued: Tuesday 13 December 2005
...Insolvency practitioners are reminded to tell the Pensions Regulator when a company with an occupational pension scheme becomes insolvent.
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Dec 12
Scheme funding code laid before Parliament
Issued: Monday 12 December 2005
...The Pensions Regulator's code of practice on the new scheme funding requirements for defined benefit schemes has today been laid before Parliament.
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Nov 23
Pensions Regulator publishes guidance on multi-employer pension schemes
Issued: Wednesday 23 November 2005
...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.
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Nov 16
Trustees show support for e-learning programme
Issued: Wednesday 16 November 2005
...Focus groups organised by the Pensions Regulator have resulted in positive feedback on the regulator's proposed free e-learning programme.
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Nov 14
Pensions Regulator consults on approach to cross-border schemes
Issued: Monday 14 November 2005
...A consultation document on the Pensions Regulator's approach to implementing the requirements on cross-border schemes has been published today.
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Oct 31
Pensions Regulator sets out approach to scheme funding requirements
Issued: Monday 31 October 2005
...A consultation document describing how the Pensions Regulator plans to regulate new funding requirements for defined benefit schemes has been published today.
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Oct 6
Pensions Regulator announces new timetable for scheme funding code of practice
Issued: Thursday 6 October 2005
...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.
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Sep 30
Results of OPS Regulatory Survey published
Issued: Friday 30 September 2005
...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
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Sep 28
Start preparing now to meet scheme funding requirements
Issued: Wednesday 28 September 2005
...Trustees, employers and advisers need to be prepared for scheme funding requirements which come into force next month.
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Sep 21
Substantial progress made towards implementing truly risk based regime
Issued: Wednesday 21 September 2005
...Substantial progress has been made towards implementing a truly risk based regulatory regime, Pensions Regulator chairman David Norgrove said yesterday.
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Sep 20
Regulator recognises importance of trustee role and offers support and guidance
Issued: Tuesday 20 September 2005
...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.
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Sep 14
Pensions Tax Simplification briefing helps trustees prepare for A Day
Issued: Wednesday 14 September 2005
...A five-point plan to help employers and trustees meet the challenge of pensions tax simplification has been prepared by the Pensions Regulator.
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Sep 9
Pensions Regulator consults on codes of practice
Issued: Friday 9 September 2005
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Sep 7
Pensions Regulator to offer free e-learning programme for trustees
Issued: Wednesday 7 September 2005
...The Pensions Regulator is developing a free e-learning programme for trustees to help address the need for on-going training.
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Sep 1
Timetable for new pension scheme funding regime announced
Issued: Thursday 1 September 2005
...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.
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Jul 19
Pensions Regulator welcomes new applications to Trustee Register
Issued: Tuesday 19 July 2005
...The Pensions Regulator is inviting new applications from professional trustees to join its trustee register.
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Jul 8
Pensions Regulator begins consultation on further codes of practice
Issued: Friday 8 July 2005
...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.
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Jun 30
Pensions Regulator issues Notifiable Events code of practice
Issued: Thursday 30 June 2005
...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
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Jun 17
Scheme Returns to be issued to 8,000 occupational schemes
Issued: Friday 17 June 2005
...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.
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Jun 8
Pensions Regulator welcomes Pensions Minister Stephen Timms at industry event
Issued: Wednesday 8 June 2005
...The Pensions Regulator welcomed the new Pensions Minister Stephen Timms today at a networking event for senior industry figures.
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Jun 7
Executive Directors appointed to Pensions Regulator
Issued: Tuesday 7 June 2005
...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.
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May 18
Pensions Regulator talks to IFAs at Scottish Equitable roadshow
Issued: Wednesday 18 May 2005
...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.
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May 12
Pensions Regulator chairman addresses annual NAPF conference
Issued: Thursday 12 May 2005
...Chairman of the Pensions Regulator, David Norgrove, today addressed the annual conference of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).
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May 11
Hobman takes European perspective at the EPI Summit
Issued: Wednesday 11 May 2005
...Tony Hobman, chief executive of the Pensions Regulator in the UK, today spoke at the European Pensions and Investment (EPI) Summit in Switzerland.
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May 10
The Pensions Regulator takes to the road for launch events
Issued: Tuesday 10 May 2005
...The Pensions Regulator is preparing to host a series of roadshow launch events throughout the UK beginning in June 2005.
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May 6
Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 codes of practice: Early leavers and Reporting Late Payments of Contributions
Issued: Friday 6 May 2005
...The Pensions Regulator today published three draft codes of practice for consultation
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Apr 6
The Pensions Regulator publishes annuity leaflet for pension scheme members
Issued: Wednesday 6 April 2005
...The Pensions Regulator has today published a booklet, 'Your retirement choices - defined contribution occupational pension schemes'
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Apr 6
Reporting code issued as Pensions Regulator launches
Issued: Wednesday 6 April 2005
...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.
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Apr 4
Pensions Regulator's first determinations panel is announced
Issued: Monday 4 April 2005
...The chairman of the Pensions Regulator's first determinations panel, Mr John Scampion, has announced the appointment of members to the panel.
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Apr 4
First chair of Pensions Regulator's determinations panel is appointed
Issued: Monday 4 April 2005
...The chairman of the Pensions Regulator, Mr David Norgrove, has appointed the first chair of the new regulator's determinations panel, Mr John Scampion.
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Apr 1
The Pensions Regulator publishes guidance on clearance statements
Issued: Friday 1 April 2005
...The Pensions Regulator today published guidance on clearance statements, aimed at those involved in corporate transactions, employers, trustees and professional advisers.
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Apr 1
Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 code of practice: dispute resolution
Issued: Friday 1 April 2005
...The Pensions Regulator today published the draft code of practice on dispute resolution procedures for pension schemes.
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Mar 30
The Pensions Regulator hosts launch roadshow
Issued: Wednesday 30 March 2005
...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.
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Mar 22
The Pensions Regulator presents new remit to NAPF ahead of A-Day
Issued: Tuesday 22 March 2005
...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.
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Mar 22
Consultation on implementing the new requirements for funding defined benefit pension schemes
Issued: Tuesday 22 March 2005
...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.
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Mar 17
Consultation on Pensions Act 2004 code of practice: trustee knowledge and understanding
Issued: Thursday 17 March 2005
...The consultation paper for the Pensions Regulator’s draft code of practice on trustee knowledge and understanding was published today.
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