Changes ahead for accounting treatment of UK pension schemes/New 2026 Pensions SORP published
In this article, Armstrong Watson Audit Director Brendan O’Connor explains […]
Pension Trustees Liability Run-Off and OBI Insurance
For the various parties involved, finalising the wind-up of a […]
Bulk annuity options for smaller DB pension schemes
Following dramatic improvements in pension scheme funding levels over the […]
Annuities making a strong comeback in retirement planning
Annuities are firmly back in the spotlight. Once seen as […]
Beyond the headlines: What the Pension Schemes Act 2026 means for your scheme
The Pension Schemes Act 2026 (the “Act”) received Royal Assent […]
Upcoming deadlines – ORA and Dashboards
Upcoming deadlines… Own Risk Assessment (ORA) – from 31 March […]
Finance Act 2026 – Inheritance tax
In her 2024 Autumn Budget, Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel […]
Market Impact of the War in Iran
Since the end of February, when the US and Israel […]
Autumn Budget 2025: changes to pensions salary sacrifice and some practical considerations
After weeks of rumour and speculation, the Chancellor unveiled the […]
Where next for equity markets?
With global equities riding high and proving (so far) resilient […]
The New Pensions Bill: Key Changes and Implications
The Pensions Bill, laid before Parliament on 5 June 2025 […]
Are you wondering about appointing an independent pension trustee?
Increasing governance responsibilities, pressure on time and growing interest in […]
Is it time to review your bond portfolio?
Most UK pension schemes hold corporate bonds – debt issued […]
Cyber security: protecting member data and scheme assets
Introduction All UK pension schemes should now be operating an […]
TPR’s latest annual funding statement for DB pension schemes
AFS 2025 sets out regulator expectations A shift in focus […]
Pensions and inheritance tax – what are the options?
UK autumn budget 2024: major pension reforms proposed The Labour […]
Addressing mental health in the workplace
The Case for Early, Ongoing Mental Health Support We back […]
A shock to the system – actuarial valuations under the new funding code
The 2025 valuation cycle is here — and it’s unlike […]
Auto-enrolment compliance: Regulatory enforcement is on the rise
INTRODUCTION The most recent “Compliance and enforcement” bulletin from The […]
PPF lowers levy estimate for 2025-26
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has revealed that its levy […]
TPR challenges pensions industry over data
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) is challenging the pensions industry to […]
Purple Book 2024: DB pension stability continues
The Purple Book provides a comprehensive analysis of the UK’s […]
Andrew Scopes, Director
We are delighted to announce the appointment of Andrew Scopes […]
Pensions Dashboards and cyber risks
The introduction of pensions dashboards represents a significant step forward […]
Employer’s National Insurance in 2025/26
A big talking point from the recent Autumn Budget was […]
Pension industry round-up
There is much to consider as we head into 2025. […]
New DB funding code now in force
The Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) new defined benefit (DB) funding code is […]
EastEnders Shines a Light on Pension Scams
*Note: As an experiment for MHM, this story was produced […]
Dianne Binns, Client Director
We are delighted to announce that Dianne Binns has joined […]
Virgin Media v. NTL Pension Trustees – action required?
Following the Court of Appeal’s decision to uphold last year’s […]
DB Funding Code – a focus on the employer covenant
For this feature, we are grateful to Nick Tinker, a […]
CDC – the best of both?
The first Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) scheme in the UK […]
Pension industry news
Government and industry bodies have made it a busy […]
Pension scheme mortality – Actuarial profession releases a new improvement model
The Continuous Mortality Investigation (CMI), a subsidiary of the Institute […]
Election run-up
With the general election around the corner, the political parties […]
TPR urges strategy review
Pensions trustees should review their objectives and strategies as a […]
Updated pensions dashboards guidance
The pivotal plan to introduce pensions dashboards that will […]
TPR chief signals enforcement “step-change”
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has signalled to the industry that […]
DB scheme return deadline imminent
Deadline Imminent for 2024 Scheme Returns The deadline is imminent […]
Pensions and maternity leave
Pension contributions during family leave – Child’s play? Introduction How […]
DB investment strategy – back to basics
Pension scheme investment strategy – back to basics The defined […]
Private healthcare – what are the options?
Private healthcare options for your workforce Since the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
Regulatory update
It was busier than usual for the pensions industry in […]
Could running on be a feasible option for some defined benefit pension schemes?
Introduction Following the Chancellor’s 10 July Mansion House Speech calling […]
Pension fraud and the need to remain vigilant
The threat of pension fraud continues to be very real […]
One pension pot for life?
The government announced in its autumn statement that it is […]
Pensions news round-up
National Insurance Contributions Last month’s autumn statement sent a small […]
Independent covenant advice and when to seek it
INDEPENDENT COVENANT ADVICE AND WHEN TO SEEK IT In this […]
TPR reports rise in number of UK pension schemes in surplus
The number of UK defined benefit (DB) and hybrid pension […]
Value for money in DC pension schemes
MHM COMMENT: VALUE FOR MONEY IN DC PENSION SCHEMES Value […]
Government turns its attention to pension trustee skills
The pensions industry is waiting for the outcome of the […]
High Court ruling raises concern over contracted-out scheme status
Pension scheme trustees and managers are continuing to consider the […]
TPR unveils guidance on equality, diversity and inclusion
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published guidance to improve equality, diversity […]
Taking on board TPR’s Annual Funding Statement messages
Pensions managers and trustees should now be embarking on a […]
Thinking of winding-up of a fully funded DB scheme?
Over recent months, we have received enquiries from trustees and […]
What is fiduciary management and how could it help your scheme?
In this interview, MHM’s Client Director, David Hodgson discusses the […]
Pensions headlines in Spring Budget
The pensions industry has begun poring over the fine print […]
Government backs AE changes
The government has confirmed it will back proposals to expand […]
DB scheme return deadline imminent
The deadline of 31 March for Defined Benefit (DB) and […]
No dash to the finish for dashboards
The pensions industry must wait for a revised roll-out schedule […]
Auto-Enrolment Reaches 10th Anniversary
The duty on businesses to automatically enrol their employees into […]
CMA Order No Longer In Force
Pension scheme trustees are no longer required to submit […]
Still No Single Code Of Practice
The pensions industry continues to await the introduction of the […]
TPR issues guidance after market volatility
TPR issues guidance after market volatility The Pensions Regulator (TPR) […]
Issue 18 – Pension Connections
TPR warns against DB funding complacency Trustees of defined benefit […]
Issue 17 – Pensions Connections
Spring Statement offers some NIC relief for employees The Spring […]