Type: Hot topics

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TPR’s administration guidance – what does it mean for your scheme?

As TPR increases its focus on administration, we take a look at the new administration guidance and highlight key considerations and actions for trustee boards. Read our hot topic...

FCA reforms – addressing the advice gap

In December 2023, the Government and the FCA opened discussions about how they could ensure people have access to the right support to navigate complicated financial decisions. These discussions resulted in three proposals, targeted...

Own Risk Assessments – making it happen

With the first ORAs due in March 2026, we draw on experience so far and highlight practical steps for schemes with deadlines later in the year. Read our hot topic...

PPF levy 2026/27

In this hot topic, we look at the PPF’s proposals for its 2026/27 levy and set out key actions for trustees and employers. Read our hot topic...

Data Governance

With changes to data protection legislation and staging dates for connection to pensions dashboards underway, now is a good time for trustees to take stock of their data governance. Read our hot topic...

Important changes imminent for corporate trustees

Reforms to the corporate registration framework in the UK are imminent. This includes new requirements for company directors and other individuals to verify their identity. In this Hot Topic we look at the details of these new...

PSB DB – new surplus powers

New powers under the Pension Schemes Bill will provide DB scheme trustees with greater flexibility “to safely release surplus” so as “to support employers’ investment plans and to benefit scheme members”. In this hot topic, we...

PSB DB – Proposed Virgin Media Remedy

The latest draft of the Pension Schemes Bill includes provisions aimed at addressing issues arising from the Virgin Media case. In this hot topic, we look at the proposals and set out some possible areas for action. Read our hot topic...