On January 1, 2024, commencement regulations brought the Pensions Dashboards (Prohibition of Indemnification) Act 2023 into force.

HMT has published its response to its earlier call for evidence on the exemption for UK over-the-counter pension fund investments in derivatives from clearing obligations under the European Market.

The Pensions Ombudsman released a revised factsheet with suggested wording for pension schemes to guide members to its complaint service, applicable in responses to complaints and on scheme websites.

The Regulator's General Code came into effect on March 28, 2024, which was one day later than previously announced. It replaces ten previous codes, which have been revoked from the same date.

In a letter sent to the Governor of the Bank of England, and mentioned in a press statement, the Regulator has confirmed that pension schemes are now more resistant to LDI shocks.

On February 21, 2024, the Regulator published a blog encouraging trustees to take stock and plan for wider ESG risks and opportunities...

The Pensions Regulator's latest blog sets out three tips for trustees seeking ways to improve their scheme's EDI standards:

On March 4, 2024, the Regulator published a blog on auto-enrolment, announcing a more user-friendly "refreshed" site for employers declaring their compliance.

In this episode Partner Catrina Smith is joined by Amanda Sanders, Knowledge Director to focus on the proposals relating to trade unions and industrial action.

On October 30, 2023, the FCA published a feedback statement on coverage under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme for long-term asset funds (LTAFs).

The most recent Finance Bill, which sets out the legislation required to abolish the lifetime allowance, completed its House of Commons stages and had its first reading in the Lords on February 6, 2024.

In our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from our EMEA offices provide an update on some of the key regulatory issues they are seeing in their local market.

The Authorised Surplus Payments Charge (Variation of Rate) Order 2024 was laid before Parliament on March 11, 2024, and will amend the authorised...

We chat with Matt Gregory to discuss his journey from trainee to partner in our financial services team, and how he juggles his work/life balance including his part time career as a triathlete.

In the fourth podcast in our DE&I series, Hannah McAslan-Schaaf and Lara White discuss the data protection aspects of the FCA's recent consultation paper on diversity and inclusion.

The Regulator has revised its guidance on cyber security to help trustees and scheme managers meet their duties to assess risk, ensure controls are in place, and respond to incidents.

Meiyen Tan, Daniel Ng and Aditya Tumakaka from our Singapore, Hong Kong and Jakarta offices discuss Distressed Real Estate in Singapore, the PRC including Hong Kong, and Indonesia...

In this latest episode of our EMEA regulatory insights series colleagues from Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore provide their thoughts and insights...

In this podcast, experts analyze the UK Financial Conduct Authority's focus on non-financial misconduct, examining its implications for the asset management sector and providing insights into regulatory expectations and industry practices.

Matthew Thorn, Gemma Long, and Jennie Dorsaint discuss distressed real estate in the UK, focusing on current market trends, the types of investors and lenders involved, their response to distress, and their willingness to invest, refinance, and restructure properties...