legislation

The Retail Distribution Review is a good start but still has some way to go before real improvements to the industry can be made says Neil Johnson

As advisers get to grips with the principles-led legislation of TCF Kristen Paech takes a look at the challenges they have to face

Age discrimination legislation caused uncertainty when it was introduced late last year. Faith Dickson looks at the current situation and asks if things have become any clearer

As this April marked the first anniversary of pension simplification Matthew Craig takes a look at how things have changed

Personal accounts have recently undergone a rigorous consultation period, Andy Yates gives us an update

The current benefits system should be changed to ensure everyone gets the most from their retirement saving says John Jory

The Pensions Regulator should take a step back from its proposals to regulate risks in defined contribution schemes as it could lead to unintended consequences for smaller work-place pensions, warns Aegon.

Proposals to clarify the definition of "giving investment advice" have been put forward by the Isle of Man Financial Supervision Commission in a second consultation paper outlining plans for modernising financial services legislation.

Around 90% of pension schemes say the changes to the Pensions Act 2004 and the Finance Act 2004 have not improved the take-up of the scheme or simplified the administration, according to research from Capita Hartshead.

New funding regulations for defined benefit (DB) occupational pension schemes have been laid before Parliament, ready to come into force from December 30.