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DWP consults on conditions for surplus release

Introduction On 10 June 2026, the DWP published a consultation on the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Payments to Employer) Regulations 2027 (“the Regulations”), as well as an illustrative surplus journey highlighting the typical...

DWP consults on changes to the Conditions for Transfers Regulations

Introduction Setting out “targeted measures to address the risk of fraud”, on 9 June 2026 the DWP published a consultation on proposals to amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021...

7 Days – 8 June 2026

7 Days is a weekly round up of developments in pensions, normally published on Monday mornings. We collate this information from key industry sources, such as the DWP, HMRC and TPR. In this 7 Days Further LTA abolition regulations laid...

AI in pensions – do you know how your scheme is using AI?

AI offers the pensions industry huge opportunities for greater efficiency and enhancing member experience. However, at the same time, it brings a range of potential risks which trustees need to understand, monitor and manage. Our latest...

7 Days – 1 June 2026

7 Days is a weekly round up of developments in pensions, normally published on Monday mornings. We collate this information from key industry sources, such as the DWP, HMRC and TPR. In this 7 Days HMRC publishes pension schemes newsletter...

CDC schemes – the future of pensions?

The Government hopes that expanding CDC will help “build a fairer pensions system that gives people confidence their hard-earned savings will last and they can enjoy their retirement”. We take a look at the key CDC developments...

7 Days – 26 May 2026

7 Days is a weekly round up of developments in pensions, normally published on Monday mornings. We collate this information from key industry sources, such as the DWP, HMRC and TPR. In this 7 Days Pensions Commission interim report TPR...

Pension Schemes Act 2026 – Virgin Media Remedy

With the Virgin Media remedy now in force, in this hot topic we take a look at the requirements and set out the next steps for trustees. Read our hot topic...