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Thousands of pension scam victims receive compensation in £80m payout

The Pensions Regulator (TPR), the Fraud Compensation Fund (FCF), The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO) and Dalriada Trustees confirmed today (19th August) that £81.5m has so far been paid to 58 pension schemes whose members were defrauded by scammers.

19/08/2025

Featured·News·Pensions & Retirement

Stick to the rules on scheme loans or risk enforcement action, TPR warns trustees

The regulator has said it will continue raising standards of trusteeship through its supervisory approach and forthcoming guidance on what good practice looks like.

14/08/2025

News·Pensions & Retirement·Recruitment & HR

DWP appoints interim chair of The Pensions Regulator

The appointment will last up to nine months, with Baker set to receive £73,840 a year for a minimum of 104 days' work.

24/06/2025

News·Pensions & Retirement

TPR updates guidance for third-party trustee applications

TPR's guidance shows what information applicants need to provide, with links to application forms and a clear explanation of everyone’s roles.

07/05/2025

News·Pensions & Retirement

TPR expects most DB pension schemes to focus on endgame as surpluses rise

TPR's latest AFS reported that 54% of schemes are in surplus on a buyout basis, rising to 76% on a low dependency basis.

29/04/2025

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

Small DC schemes not protecting savers from climate risks should quit, says TPR

TPR outlined the risks related to climate change most relevant to UK schemes.

10/04/2025

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

90% of DC pension savers invest in productive assets, says TPR

According to TPR's latest survey, 57% of large DC schemes and 72% of DC master trusts incorporate productive assets into their portfolios.

25/03/2025

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement

Case ceased against former company director charged with pension fraud

At a hearing today at Southwark Crown Court, the proceedings brought by The Pensions Regulator (TPR) ceased after it was confirmed the defendant had recently passed away.

19/03/2025

Featured·Legal·News·Pensions & Retirement

TPR launches data strategy to improve pension scheme efficiency

TPR research revealed many schemes still hold data non-digitally, causing inconsistencies, increased costs, and security risks.

03/03/2025

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement·Technology

TPR chair to depart after decade of service

Sarah Smart said: “I now feel it is the right time for me to step away from TPR to concentrate on my personal situation."

13/02/2025

News·Pensions & Retirement

Pensions industry urged to innovate with open data

The pensions industry has been urged to embrace open data to boost innovation, efficiency, and saver outcomes, following the launch of the £600,000 Smart Data Challenge Prize.

27/01/2025

Lead Story·News·Pensions & Retirement·Technology

TPR publishes updated covenant guidance for trustees of DB schemes

The guidance provides the market with greater certainty over how TPR expects trustees to assess their employer covenant.

04/12/2024

Featured·News·Pensions & Retirement

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The Pensions Regulator

Thousands of pension scam victims receive compensation in £80m payout

Stick to the rules on scheme loans or risk enforcement action, TPR warns trustees

DWP appoints interim chair of The Pensions Regulator

TPR updates guidance for third-party trustee applications

TPR expects most DB pension schemes to focus on endgame as surpluses rise

Small DC schemes not protecting savers from climate risks should quit, says TPR

90% of DC pension savers invest in productive assets, says TPR

Case ceased against former company director charged with pension fraud

TPR launches data strategy to improve pension scheme efficiency

TPR chair to depart after decade of service

Pensions industry urged to innovate with open data

TPR publishes updated covenant guidance for trustees of DB schemes

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