The SPP backs the FCA & TPR’s proposed Value for Money framework
but calls for improvements.
- 04/03/2026
This response sets out SPP's views on proposals designed to ensure that trusteeship, governance and administration standards keep pace with the evolving pensions landscape.
The SPP response emphasises that the UK’s current trusteeship framework is working well for the vast majority of members, delivering secure benefits and governance standards that are proportionate to scheme size and complexity.
- 02/03/2026
This new report examines how Covenant assessment is evolving under the UK’s new DB Funding Code and dispels a number of persistent myths along the way.
Tags: covenant, employer covenant, Funding Code, pension, Pensions, SPP,
- 24/02/2026
Like the FCA, the SPP wants a pension market that helps consumers> However, our response cautions that regulators must be wary of adding additional costs and complexity.
Tags: Consumer Duty, digital tools, DWP, FCA, pension, Pensions, regulated, regulation, SPP,
- 09/02/2026
A comprehensive analysis of the DB Investment ecosystem in the UK reflecting on SPP’s Vision 2030 paper, DB investment developments, trends and their likely impact.
Tags: DB, Defined Benefit, investment, pension, Pensions,
- 04/02/2026
The potential of Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes is generating widespread interest across the pensions industry.
This SPP paper provides clear, actionable insights on the practicalities of administration, cost management, and governance for CDC schemes, setting out how these can be delivered in a way that makes CDC accessible, resilient, and trustworthy for both employers and savers.
Tags: CDC, Collective Defined Contribution, pension, Pensions, Retirement CDC, SPP,
- 15/01/2026
The SPP has worked closely with the PPF and a range of stakeholders to help ensure the Pension Schemes Bill introduced the necessary flexibility for the PPF to reduce its levy to zero, so we are naturally pleased this is happening.
Whilst this consultation response highlights our support for a reduced levy, we have also taken the opportunity to highlight a number of issues to help improve administrative aspects of the regime.
Tags: DB Schemes, levy, pension, Pension Protection Fund, Pensions, PPF,
- 05/01/2026
The SPP recognises that a sustainable LGPS is in the best interests of scheme members, employers and local taxpayers and so has provided a range of technical comments that should prove helpful in ensuring that government policy intentions are met and that unintended consequences are minimised.
- 02/01/2026
This response sets out the SPP’s views on government proposals to extend access to the LGPS to Mayors and Councillors; to prevent contribution rate shopping by Academies; and to New Fair Deal proposals to help ensure continued access to the LGPS for outsourced workers.
Tags: LGPS, Local Government, pension, Pensions, Public Sector,
- 09/12/2025
This response acknowledges that there are arguments for and against Retirement CDC schemes being made available in the retail environment; strongly supports the introduction of a ‘cohorting’ approach; and agrees that there is a strong case for a charge cap to be introduced.
If the Government introduces their Guided Retirement requirements on DC schemes in advance of Retirement CDC being made available, schemes may not have much appetite to revisit their Guided Retirement options in the short term. This could represent a substantial missed opportunity.
Tags: CDC, Collective Defined Contribution, pension, Pensions, Retirement CDC, SPP,
- 03/12/2025
This is a comprehensive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) paper, which covers Social Mobility, Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Disability, Gender and Ethnicity.
This collection of articles will help to further raise awareness and understanding of the continued importance of DEI, as well as stimulating debate both within the pensions sector and the wider business world.
Tags: DEI, Disability, diversity, EDI, Equity, Ethnicity, Gender, inclusion, investment, LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, pension, Pensions, Savings, social mobility,
- 24/11/2025
This paper examines issues relating to pre-1997 indexation in DB pension schemes including the costs of protection, scheme member perspectives, trustee duties and considerations for employers.
It also highlights some of the issues with a proposed across the board legislative change and comments on various potential solutions – including the possibility of discretionary payments.
Tags: DB Schemes, legislation, pension, Pension Schemes, Pensions, Pre-1997 Indexation, SPP,
- 18/11/2025