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7 Days Archive

A weekly digest of developments in pensions, normally published on Monday afternoons. We collate the information from key industry sources, such as the DWP, HMRC and TPR.

7 Days Archive

2nd August 2021

  • HMRC publishes newsletter 131
  • ICO updates guidance on its regulatory approach
  • Consultation on draft scheme regulations for Judicial Pension Scheme
  • Pensions Dashboards update
  • TPR clarifies pension scheme eligibility for FCF compensation
  • TPR Scheme funding analysis 2021

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26th July 2021

  • Public Service Pensions and Judicial Offices Bill
  • DWP update on DB consolidation via Superfunds
  • Government consults on Finance Bill proposals
  • HMRC Countdown Bulletin 55
  • PASA launch guidance on eAdmin and technology opportunities
  • PLSA report on implications of potential changes to pensions tax relief
  • PHSO report finds DWP at fault in communicating SPA changes to 1950s born women
  • TPO and Pension Protection Fund Ombudsman annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021
  • TPR annual report and accounts 2020 to 2021
  • TPR blog on diversity
  • WPC write to TPR and PPF regarding compensation
  • PPF v Hughes (Court of Appeal)

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19th July 2021

  • The Occupational Pension Schemes (Climate Change Governance and Reporting) Regulations 2021
  • The Occupational Pension Schemes (Climate Change Governance and Reporting) (Miscellaneous Provisions and Amendments) Regulations 2021
  • DWP consultation on CDC regulations
  • DWP publishes draft policy paper on changes to bereavement benefit rules
  • DWP outlines its priority outcomes
  • DWP extends TPO’s term of office
  • FCA publishes letter to WPC on online financial promotions
  • FCA publishes Business Plan for 2021/22
  • FCA workstreams update
  • Treasury Committee reports regulator responses to net zero and green finance recommendations
  • PPF v Hughes

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12th July 2021

  • DWP consultation on “nudge” to pensions guidance
  • Government response to WPC report on pension scams
  • Briefing papers on public service pensions
  • Occupational Pensions Stewardship Council formed
  • PASA GMP conversion guidance
  • PPI report on member impact of accelerated DB pension scheme closures
  • Consultation outcome concerning teachers’ pension scheme regulations published
  • TPR surveys and blog reflecting on its response to COVID-19
  • TPR updates AE guidance

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5th July 2021

  • The Financial Guidance and Claims Act 2018 (Commencement No 8) Regulations 2021
  • Chancellor announces Green Financing Framework and Sustainability Disclosure Requirements
  • DWP response to consultation on draft regulations concerning TPR’s CN and information-gathering powers
  • MoneyHelper launches
  • PASA publishes guidance on countering fraud
  • PLSA consultation on responsible investment standards
  • PLSA publishes blog on pensions dashboards
  • PPF announces changes to actuarial factors
  • TPR calls on DB schemes to act on climate change preparations
  • TPR launches consultation on climate change governance

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