All The Pensions Regulator (TPR) articles
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NewsIGG launches centre of excellence to help schemes navigate endgame solutions
TPR analysis shows 3,750 of 5,000 DB schemes as being in surplus on a low dependency basis, with a further 950 approaching the same level of funding
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NewsIndustry divided on new VFM framework’s ability to drive DC investment in private markets
Excluding forward-looking performance is a ‘missed opportunity’, says NatWest Cushon
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NewsPensions industry urged to help shape ‘value for money’ framework for DC schemes [updated]
The FCA has launched its consultation for contract-based schemes ahead of the DWP introducing equivalent legislation for trust-based schemes in an upcoming Pension Schemes Bill
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NewsTPR report: ‘Missed opportunity’ as trustees focus on minimum ESG compliance
LCP says trustees should not approach ESG as a tick-box compliance exercise
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NewsThe Pensions Regulator’s funding code is laid in parliament
The industry is still awaiting the publication of final statement of strategy and employer covenant assessment
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NewsUK regulator clarifies capital release expectations for superfunds
The market is expected to operate on the updated guidance ‘for some time’ before legislation passes
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NewsTPR reaches agreement with ITV after lengthy legal battle
Box Clever members are expected to receive full benefits following an in-principle deal agreed between TPR and ITV
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NewsSmart Pension completes tenth acquisition bringing AUM to £6bn
The master trust anticipates reaching £10bn in AUM within three years
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NewsUK regulator to evolve supervision of master trusts
TPR’s supervision will focus on investments, data quality and standards, and innovation at retirement
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AnalysisUK election: No impact on Mansion House agenda expected
Labour’s manifesto says the party is committed to increasing productive investment in UK economy
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AnalysisUK election: Another delay to funding code ‘highly likely’
Statement of strategy, guidance on new covenants or definition of significant maturity are still missing
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NewsLGPS funds ‘must’ provide clear evidence of compliance with TPR’s general code
With each fund having its own specific actions to show that robust governance processes are in place, ongoing monitoring will be vital, says Hymans Robertson
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NewsPensions industry concerned over delays to regulations by upcoming UK election
The anticipated funding code, which is expected to come into effect on 22 September, could be affected by election
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NewsCyber risks are top priority for regulatory change for UK pension professionals
Other three priorities for further regulatory change included DC small pot consolidation, dashboards and DB refunds of surplus
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NewsUK pensions regulator cuts power to request information
Section 72 requests fell to 11 in the Q4 2023 from 49 in Q4 2018
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NewsNumber of DC schemes continues to decline, says UK pensions regulator
Scheme membership has meanwhile grown by more than 12 times since the beginning of 2012, from 2.3 million to 28.8 million
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NewsTPR focuses on driving consolidation in new corporate plan
‘Our focus is not just on the fundamentals of driving high levels of compliance, but also working together to enhance the system and support innovation in savers’ interests’
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NewsCBI, CSSF finalise yield buffer rules for sterling LDI funds
Measures complement guidance issued by UK regulators in wake of UK LDI crisis
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NewsUK regulator committed to supporting further innovation in DB market
TPR is due to publish its approach to profit release mechanism in superfunds and new DB alternative arrangements guidance this year.
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NewsRegulator calls for UK DB schemes to reassess long-term objectives
TPR’s Louise Davey says ‘trustees should look to redirect some of their funding level improvements towards a funding and investment strategy that is aligned with their plans’
