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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

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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28th June 2021

  • The Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act 2020 (Coronavirus) (Extension of the Relevant Period) (No. 2) Regulations 2021
  • The draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Administration, Investment, Charges and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2021
  • Pension Schemes Act 2021 (Commencement No 2) Regulations 2021
  • Pension Schemes (Conversion of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions) Bill
  • Data protection updates
  • FCA consults on climate-related disclosure rules
  • GAD recommends cost control reforms
  • HMT consultations on public service pension reforms
  • HMRC issues Pension Schemes Newsletter 130
  • PASA publishes data report
  • PRAG publish guidance on pension fraud risks
  • TPR issues 2021 Annual Funding Statement analysis
  • TPR’s plans for equality, diversity and inclusion

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21st June 2021

  • ABI report on supporting customer decisions about pension withdrawals
  • DWP consultation on consolidation
  • DWP publishes outcome to two DC consultations, and further guidance
  • EMIR clearing exemption for pension scheme arrangements extended
  • FCA extends call for input on pension savers’ decision making
  • PMI launch accreditation regime for lay trustees
  • Taskforce on Innovation, Growth and Regulatory Reform independent report
  • TPR publishes regulatory report on DB pension scheme settlement
  • Axminster Carpets case – follow-up to Lloyds No.1 on arrears and limitation

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