Here we look at the big picture trends in the world of pensions, including important case law developments and industry initiatives.

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Government makes plans for DB scheme surplus extraction

Government makes plans for DB scheme surplus extraction

The Government has confirmed in a press release that new rules will be introduced giving more flexibility to how occupational DB pension schemes are able to invest surplus funds.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 14, 2025
Call for evidence on potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence use in banking, pensions and other financial services

Call for evidence on potential impacts of Artificial Intelligence use in banking, pensions and other financial services

A new inquiry by the Treasury Committee will consider the potential impacts of the increased use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in banking, pensions and other financial services.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 14, 2025
Pensions Dashboards Programme publishes blog on updated draft reporting standards

Pensions Dashboards Programme publishes blog on updated draft reporting standards

On January 8, 2025, the Pensions Dashboards Programme published a blog on its draft reporting standards, following a November 2024 update.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 28, 2025
Torsten Bell appointed as new Minister for Pensions

Torsten Bell appointed as new Minister for Pensions

On January 14, 2025, Torsten Bell MP was appointed Parliamentary Secretary in HM Treasury and Parliamentary Under Secretary at the DWP. Bell has also replaced Emma Reynolds MP as the new Minister for Pensions.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 28, 2025
The Mansion House Reforms: Will pension superfunds supercharge UK investment and M&A?

The Mansion House Reforms: Will pension superfunds supercharge UK investment and M&A?

We outline the key features of the Mansion House Reforms and consider whether these superfunds could supercharge UK M&A and related investment activity.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 19, 2025
Pensions Regulator updates its initial dashboards guidance

Pensions Regulator updates its initial dashboards guidance

On December 17, 2024, the Pensions Regulator updated its Pensions dashboards: initial guidance to include some changes to the way schemes and employers should manage the dashboards process.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 14, 2025
Chancellor postpones second phase of Pensions Review “indefinitely”

Chancellor postpones second phase of Pensions Review “indefinitely”

One of Labour’s election manifesto pledges was a detailed Pensions Investment Review, the second phase of which appears to have been postponed “indefinitely”. The interim report of the first phase of the review was published on November 14, 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 14, 2025
Financial Conduct Authority consults on Advice Guidance Boundary Review

Financial Conduct Authority consults on Advice Guidance Boundary Review

The Financial Conduct Authority has launched a consultation on how it can take forward a new type of targeted support for consumers with their pensions. The consultation runs until February 13, 2025.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 19, 2024
Pensions Dashboards Programme publishes latest progress report

Pensions Dashboards Programme publishes latest progress report

The tenth update report from the Pensions Dashboards Programme sets out its progress over the last six months.

United Kingdom | Publication | December 19, 2024


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