The dynamics of pension scheme cashflows change, and can change rapidly.
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Time for some perspective on our criminal offences powers
Clear, quick, tough. That’s the regulator we have worked hard to become, and the new powers awarded to us under the Pension Schemes Act 2021 support that approach as we all strive to make pensions safer, better and greener.
Continue readingAn act to protect pension savers
With the Pension Schemes Bill receiving Royal Assent, David Fairs, The Pensions Regulator’s Executive Director of Regulatory Policy, Analysis and Advice, takes a whistle-stop tour of the new law and why it’s a watershed moment in TPR’s mission to protect savers.
DB funding code: busting a few myths
David Fairs reflects on the responses to our first DB funding code consultation and busts a few myths.
Continue readingA changing climate for pension trustees
Climate change will challenge every area of our lives, including our retirements. The pension industry’s response to that challenge will determine its future prosperity.
Continue readingPaying benefits is not just admin
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how pivotal good administration is to ensuring benefits get paid in a crisis. Continue reading
Why intelligence is key to combating COVID
David Fairs, Executive Director of Regulatory Policy, Analysis and Advice, takes a closer look at some of our key COVID-19 updates. Continue reading
DB funding code: It’s a matter of principle
Over the last few weeks, calls have been made for us to rethink or abandon the first consultation on our draft DB funding code. Continue reading
A maturing and innovating landscape for defined benefit pensions
For much of the twentieth century, private or workplace pensions meant defined benefit.
Breaking down barriers to create diverse boards of trustees
In our Governance and Trusteeship consultation, we asked how we could help trustees improve the diversity of trustee boards, something we believe is crucial.
