All Guy Opperman articles – Page 7
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Government plans to push ahead with small scheme consolidation
On the go: The government looks set to press ahead with plans to encourage small schemes to consolidate, according to analysis of consultation documents by LCP.
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Minister questions schemes on dashboard data readiness
UK pension schemes are being asked by the pensions minister to report on the readiness of their data for the dashboards project, but specialists argue the lack of legislation and data standards could make it difficult to obtain accurate responses.
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Pension bodies join forces to address Covid-19 concerns
On the go: Seven UK regulators and authorities have teamed up to create a guide to address savers’ most common pension concerns throughout the coronavirus crisis.
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Minister urges saver caution over scams
On the go: The government has cautioned against savers making hasty alterations to pensions, warning that rash decisions motivated by fears surrounding the coronavirus crisis and market crash may be exploited by scammers.
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Govt backtracks over policy on Ssas consolidation
On the go: The Department for Work and Pensions has been forced to clarify that small self-administered schemes will not be included in its push for consolidation of subscale defined contribution arrangements, following industry backlash.
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OpinionMinister wide of the mark on self-employed
Instant analysis: Speeches made by government ministers at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's conferences are one of the year's highlights for pensions policy-watchers, and often say as much about the person as the policies they launch.
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Opperman to legislate for DC consolidation
On the go: The minister for pensions and financial inclusion has unveiled plans to force the consolidation of subscale defined contribution arrangements.
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NewsTCFD reporting confirmed as climate guidance takes shape
Trustees should stress-test their portfolios against a range of climate change scenarios, according to provisional guidance launched on Thursday, as pensions minister Guy Opperman warned of consequences for those in dereliction of their duties.
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NewsRegulator’s ESG letter ‘as vague as trustees’ statements’
The Pensions Regulator’s response to schemes not publishing newly required statements of investment principles has been lambasted by the non-profit that first uncovered the extent of non-compliance.
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DWP self-employed savings trials disappoint
On the go: A Department for Work and Pensions trial of techniques to encourage more self-employed workers to save into a pension pot has failed to persuade many to log into their accounts.
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PodcastsPodcast: Regulator should take ‘softly-softly’ approach to DC consolidation
Podcast: The Pensions Regulator should take a “softly-softly” approach to defined contribution consolidation, similar to what happened with master trusts during the authorisation process, where subtle conversations occurred and schemes decided to exit in an orderly manner, according to Adrian Boulding, director of policy at Now Pensions. He and Rosalind Connor, partner at Arc Pensions Law, discuss the response from the watchdog to its consultation of the future of trusteeship and governance, among other topics.
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Govt maintains earnings trigger despite industry criticism
On the go: The government has opted to maintain the earnings trigger for automatic enrolment at £10,000 for 2020-21, despite long-held industry concerns that the current level is limiting pensions coverage among underprivileged demographics.
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Only six in 10 pensions to be located by dashboards
On the go: Savers may only be able to locate six out of ten pension pots when pension dashboards are launched unless the industry starts to improve data quality, PensionBee has warned.
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Climate disclosure guidance for schemes expected in March
On the go: The Department for Work and Pensions is set to issue guidance in March to trustees on reporting the impact of their investments on climate change, pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman has confirmed.
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Opperman warns providers on dashboard preparations
On the go: Pensions minister Guy Opperman has urged providers to start preparing their data now for the anticipated arrival of pensions dashboards.
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Renewed calls for govt to set up pensions commission
On the go: Two think tanks are calling for the government to set up a new pensions commission, after it found cross-party support for such an initiative.
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Professionals say regulation creating unnecessary costs
On the go: A survey of pensions professionals has uncovered concerns about the added cost burden placed on schemes by increasingly strict regulation.
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Government brings identical bill back to parliament
On the go: The Department for Work and Pensions has reintroduced its pension schemes bill in the House of Lords, after the December general election delayed its debate in Parliament.
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Providers divided on mandatory simpler annual statements
Workplace providers such as Smart Pension and PensionBee are supporting the government’s intention to introduce a standardised annual statement, with calls for legislation if take-up from schemes does not increase.
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Opperman promises ‘refined’ Pension Schemes Bill
On the go: The Pension Schemes Bill has been included in the Queen’s Speech delivered on Thursday, with pensions minister Guy Opperman stating it will be a refined version from the previous document.