FCA: Stable pensions require 'seamless' regulatory family

'Working closely with regulators'

Hope William-Smith
clock • 4 min read

Issues of engagement and communication in the pensions industry must be combatted by seamless collaboration from regulators, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) says.

Speaking on Thursday (14 October) and the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's annual conference, FCA executive director of markets Sarah Pritchard laid out her mission to bolster joint efforts to improve savers' experiences with pensions. Pritchard, who is responsible for FCA pension policy, as well as supervision of many parts of the pensions journey including advice, asset management, and the provision of personal and stakeholder pension schemes, joined the regulator in February this year. With so many regulators and policymakers operating in the pensions space, Pritchard sa...

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