Policy News Journal - 2013-14

THE PENSIONS REGULATOR – ANNUAL FUNDING STATEMENT 2013.................... 423 HMRC - ANNUAL ALLOWANCE AND PENSION PROTECTION FUND TECHNICAL UPDATE......................................................................................................................... 423 DWP - PENSION STAKEHOLDERS NEWSLETTER ..................................................... 424 HMRC PUBLISHES PENSIONS NEWSLETTER NUMBER 57 ...................................... 426 HMRC - DRAFT STATUTORY INSTRUMENT PUBLISHED AND COMMENTS ARE INVITED ......................................................................................................................... 426 DRAFT QROPS REGULATIONS 2013........................................................................... 426 CONSULTATION: PENSIONS TAX RELIEF - INDIVIDUAL PROTECTION FROM THE LIFETIME ALLOWANCE CHARGE ................................................................................ 427 PENSIONS MINISTER URGES EMPLOYERS TO PROVIDE THE BEST PENSION THEY CAN ..................................................................................................................... 427 TPR TO 'PROACTIVELY INVESTIGATE' INDUSTRIES WITH GREATEST RISK OF NON-COMPLIANCE....................................................................................................... 428 TPR PUBLISH A QUICK GUIDE TO PAYING CONTRIBUTIONS .................................. 429 GOVERNMENT CALLS FOR EVIDENCE ON PENSION SCHEME QUALITY ............... 429 REVISED CODE OF PRACTICE FOR DC SCHEMES ................................................... 430 PENSION INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER FORUM - PENSION SCHEME TRANSFERS.. 430 HMRC PENSIONS INDUSTRY BUSINESS UPDATE – ISSUE 6................................... 431 DWP – GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO CONSULTATION ON SIMPLIFIED DISCLOSURE REGIME ................................................................................................. 432 HMRC PUBLISHES PENSIONS NEWSLETTER NUMBER 58 ...................................... 432 NEW QROPS FORMS APSS 262 AND APSS 263......................................................... 432 SAME SEX MARRIAGES AND OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEMES ...................... 433 The Pensions Advisory Service launch web chat tool ..................................................... 434 One million fewer facing inadequate retirement incomes ................................................ 434 OFT secures agreement with TPR to tackle reform of pension schemes ........................ 435 The Pensions Regulator codes of practice on maintaining contributions......................... 435 Pensions Industry Stakeholder Forum ............................................................................ 435 HMRC Pensions Newsletter - number 59 ....................................................................... 436 Annual Allowance checking tool.................................................................................. 436 New QROPS forms APSS 251 and APSS 253 ............................................................... 436 HMRC strengthens processes to deter pension liberation............................................... 436 Better workplace pensions: a consultation on charging................................................... 437 DWP launches money purchase consultation following Bridge Trustees ruling............... 438 Defined contribution pension schemes – new code and guidance .................................. 439 Change to the Pension Schemes Services fax number .................................................. 439 Guidance on the taxation of unauthorised transfers to pension schemes included on the QROPS list ..................................................................................................................... 439 Defined benefit consultation: setting a balanced approach ............................................. 440 Scottish rate Income Tax - update on relief at source ..................................................... 440 QROPS Online Service launched ................................................................................... 441 Scheme Reconciliation Service for contracted-out pensions........................................... 441 HMRC Pensions Industry Business Update – Issue 7..................................................... 442 DWP Pensions Stakeholder Newsletter .......................................................................... 442 The changing shape of the DC auto-enrolment market 2014 to 2020 ............................. 443 HMRC Pensions Newsletter - number 60 ....................................................................... 444 DWP Pensions Stakeholder Newsletter .......................................................................... 444 Defined Ambition legislation expected in 2015................................................................ 445 Government requires providers to disclose all hidden pension charges .......................... 445 Is automatic transfer of UK workers’ pension pots the best way forward?....................... 446 Countdown to end of Contracting-out ............................................................................. 447 Pensions Industry Stakeholder Forum ............................................................................ 447 Pension charges to be capped at 0.75% from 2015........................................................ 447 HMRC Pensions Newsletter - number 61 ....................................................................... 448 Budget 2014 changes - more guidance on pension flexibility.......................................... 448 Local Government Pensions ........................................................................................... 449 CONSULTATION - TAXPAYER-FUNDED PENSIONS FOR COUNCILLORS AND OTHER ELECTED LOCAL OFFICE HOLDERS ............................................................. 449

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