All Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) articles – Page 9
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UK publishes plan for introduction of CDC schemes
Authorisation and communication at heart of framework – but former minister warns first schemes could still be years away
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UK proposes seven years in jail for ‘mishandling’ pension funds
The Pensions Regulator to get more powers to investigate schemes and gather information
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UK government seeks to open up illiquid assets to DC funds
DWP proposes illiquids allocation reporting and consolidation review duties, plus charge cap calculation addition
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IORP II: How the EU directive has reshaped the pensions industry
IPE explores how the IORP II directive has been implemented across EU member states
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UK pensions industry gives thumbs-up to CDC proposals
Concept welcomed but with caveats over investment strategies and communications
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NEST granted £329m contingency to meet new regulations
UK government pledges a ‘contingent liability’ but other firms call for clarity on NEST’s status as a public body
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UK roundup: Schroders’ DC funds pass ‘value for money’ test
Also: Reuters seals £625m risk transfer deal; DWP attempts to reassure on post-Brexit state pension payments
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Consultants’ ESG advice ‘paramount’ given new regulations
UK trustee organisation and UKSIF report on consultants’ pledge to bring ESG requirements to trustees’ attention
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UK government launches consultation on pension consolidators
Long-awaited document outlines proposed rulebook for commercial consolidators
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UK appoints new work and pensions secretary amid reshuffle
Amber Rudd appointed as the third head of the DWP this year and fourth under Theresa May’s leadership
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NEST launches ‘sidecar’ savings project
Trial will test the use of an auto-enrolment-style ‘rainy day’ savings pot alongside pension fund
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UK government publishes CDC consultation ‘based on Royal Mail plan’
Department for Work and Pensions seeks industry feedback on how to address member communication and intergenerational fairness
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UK women face pension ‘gap’ of £7,000, report says
Analysis of official data shows women get 39.5% less than men a year
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Top DC funds to help boost investment in UK ‘patient capital’
Regulators will consult on removing or reducing barriers for DC funds to invest in illiquid asset classes
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UK government backs pension dashboard with £5m pledge
Chancellor Philip Hammond says government will consult on ‘detailed design’ for online portal
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UK schemes face £15bn bill from pension equality ruling
High Court decision signals end to nearly 30 years of uncertainty over ‘guaranteed minimum pension’ payments
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UK government to pursue additional primary legislation for CDC
Government sets out plan for autumn consultation in response to select committee
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Asset managers urge ‘immediate action’ on transaction cost methodology
Regulator should suspend and replace use of slippage cost methodology for calculating implicit transaction costs
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Pension providers urge UK government to accelerate dashboard work
Industry wants DWP’s feasibility study to be published as soon as possible
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DWP drops ‘statement on member views’ requirement from ESG rules
But final revised investment regulations welcomed