Master trust pension schemes

If you run a master trust you need to comply with duties set out in the Pension Schemes Act 2017. Some of these duties start immediately.

Check if your scheme is a master trust

The Pension Schemes Act 2017 introduces a definition of 'master trust'. You should assess whether your pension scheme meets this definition.

The ongoing duties for master trust pension schemes and how The Pensions Regulator will supervise these schemes.

From 1 October 2018, all new master trusts must apply for and obtain authorisation before they can operate.

We will be publishing a list of authorised master trusts when the first batch of schemes receive authorisation.

Missed the March 2021 master trust supervision update? You can now watch the full recording of the webinar via our YouTube channel.