News
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30 Sep
The Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts 2023
Monday 30 September 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts for 2023. A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts 2023 and an accompanying statement from the Pensions Regulator, Brendan Kennedy can be found in the Annual Report and Accounts area of our website.
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20 Sep
Pensions Authority publishes a consultation on a revised code of conduct for PRSA providers
20 September 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a consultation on a draft revised code of conduct for personal retirement savings account providers. The Authority welcomes views on the draft code. The closing date for submissions to the consultation process is 1 November 2024. The draft code, consultation cover note, and a submission form are … Continued
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29 Jul
Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) information note
29 July 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes an information note on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Regulation. This is available on the guidance page of the Authority’s website. For further information, contact: Technical UnitThe Pensions AuthorityTel: 01 613 1900info@pensionsauthority.ie
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16 Jul
IAPF’s Cost Transparency Standard
16 July 2024: The Pensions Authority welcomes the launch of the IAPF’s Cost Transparency Standard (CTS). Participation in the CTS will enable trustees to better understand the investment costs they pay and to benchmark these costs against their peers. The CTS builds on the requirement in the Pensions Benefit Statement to provide a breakdown of … Continued
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17 Jun
Investment strategy (liquidity risk) guidance for trustees
18 June 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its guidance for trustees concerning investment strategies that may give rise to significant liquidity risks. This guidance is available on the guidance page of the Authority’s website.
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7 Jun
Pensions Council Paper on Master Trusts – a practical guide for Employers and Trustees
7 June 2024: In the context of the move towards Master Trusts as the basis for pension provision by increasing numbers of employers in Ireland, the Pensions Council has undertaken a review of the transition exercise and the main points of consideration for stakeholders in navigating that transition. This work has led to the compilation … Continued
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6 Mar
Selection of EIOPA’s next Stakeholder Groups
Wednesday 6 March 2024: EIOPA is launching a call for expression of interest for suitable personnel to renew its two stakeholder groups: EIOPA’s Stakeholder Groups facilitate EIOPA’s consultation with stakeholders in Europe on issues such as technical standards, guidelines, and recommendations that apply to the insurance and pension sectors. This is a unique opportunity for … Continued
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2 Jan
Change to the calculation of fees for occupational pension schemes
2 January 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a change to the calculation of fees for occupational pension schemes with 20 or more participating employers. The Minister for Social Protection, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, has approved a revised definition of ‘active member’ for the … Continued
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18 Dec
Pensions Authority publishes its engagement and audit findings report for 2023
18 December 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its engagement and audit findings report for 2023. The purpose of the report is to share observations on the key findings identified during the Authority’s engagement and audit activity in 2023. Engagements included face-to-face meetings with defined contribution (DC) master trusts (MTs) and large defined benefit (DB) schemes. … Continued
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6 Dec
Information on supervisory review process
6 December 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information on the supervisory review process (SRP) provided for under the Pensions Act, following the transposition of the IORP II Directive. Supervisory review process Section 26J of the Pensions Act requires the Authority to conduct SRPs in relation to the strategies, processes and reporting procedures established by … Continued
