News Archive

17 January 2025
DORA update: Major ICT-related incidents and significant cyber threat reporting
17 January 2025: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes details of how pension schemes subject to the DORA regulation can report major ICT-related incidents and make voluntary reports of significant cyber threats. Details can be found here.
20 December 2024
Public Consultation on the draft Revised IOPS Principles of Private Pension Supervision
20 December 2024: The International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) has launched a public consultation on its draft Revised IOPS Principles of Private Pension Supervision. The public consultation process is due to be closed by 14 February 2025. Full details, including contact details, can be found here.
12 December 2024
Upcoming ESA workshop on DORA register of information
12 December 2024: The European Supervisory Authorities (ESA) will host an information workshop on the outcome of the DORA register of information ‘dry run’ exercise held earlier this year. Further information can be found here. Those who wish to learn more about how to prepare their registers of information and hear about the 2024 voluntary ‘dry … Continued
28 November 2024
Digital Operational Resilience Act – update
28 November 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a dedicated website page for information on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA). Any relevant updates from the Authority on DORA will be provided through this page. For further information, contact: The Pensions AuthorityTel: (01) 613 1900info@pensionsauthority.ie
27 November 2024
Information on the 2024 annual compliance statement
27 November 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information on the annual compliance statement (ACS) for 2024 that is provided for under the Pensions Act. Annual compliance statement requirement Section 26T of the Pensions Act requires trustees to prepare an ACS not later than 31 January each year for the preceding year for the purposes … Continued
1 November 2024
The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for funded defined benefit schemes
1 November 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority updates its defined benefit scheme statistics report. The statistics are compiled from the annual actuarial data returns (AADRs) submitted to the Authority. The latest publication is presented in a time series format and includes statistics for all years from 2013 to 2023 inclusive, based on data taken from AADRs … Continued
25 October 2024
Pension benefit statements guidance
25 October 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes updated guidance for determining assumptions used in pension benefit statements, as required under regulation 34(4) of the European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2021. The update maintains consistency with recently revised guidance from the Society of Actuaries in Ireland in relation to pension projections. The latest version … Continued
30 September 2024
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.
20 September 2024
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
29 July 2024
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
16 July 2024
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
17 June 2024
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.
7 June 2024
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
6 March 2024
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
2 January 2024
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
18 December 2023
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
6 December 2023
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
30 November 2023
Information on the 2023 annual compliance statement
30 November 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information on the annual compliance statement (ACS) for 2023 that is provided for under the Pensions Act. Annual compliance statement requirement Section 26T of the Pensions Act requires trustees to prepare an ACS not later than 31 January each year for the preceding year for the purposes of … Continued
31 October 2023
The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for funded defined benefit schemes
31 October 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its annual defined benefit scheme statistics. These statistics are compiled from the annual actuarial data returns (AADRs) submitted to the Authority. This year’s publication is presented in a time series format and includes statistics for previous years based on data from AADR submissions with effective dates up … Continued
27 October 2023
Information on amendments to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Preservation of Benefits) Regulations, 2022 (the Preservation Regulations)
27 October 2023: Today the Pensions Authority publishes information for trustees on the amendments provided for under the Occupational Pension Schemes (Preservation of Benefits) (Amendment) Regulations, 2023 (S.I. No. 499 of 2023) which came into force on 17 October 2023. These regulations amend certain provisions of the Preservation Regulations. The main changes are outlined below. … Continued
25 October 2023
Pensions Authority Risk Conference 2023
25 October 2023: On Wednesday 11 October, the Pensions Authority held its Risk Conference at The Marker Hotel in Dublin. The theme of the conference was risk management for pension schemes and the related increased obligations on trustees from the transposition of the IORP II directive into Irish law. The speakers and the titles of their … Continued
11 October 2023
Own-risk assessment guidance for trustees
11 October 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its guidance for trustees on the own-risk assessment (ORA), as required under section 64AL of the Pensions Act. Except for one-member arrangements established before 22 April 2021, the latest date by which a pension scheme’s first ORA can be completed is 22 April 2024. This guidance is … Continued
4 October 2023
Pensions Authority Risk Conference 2023 update
4 October 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority announces further details of its upcoming Risk Conference on 11 October 2023 at The Marker Hotel in Dublin. The Authority is pleased to report that the conference has reached capacity due to the high level of interest shown in it. It has now been decided to record the … Continued
3 October 2023
Pensions Authority publishes findings report on the 2023 scheme survey
3 October 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes the results of a survey conducted to assess trustee awareness and management of risk.
7 September 2023
The Pensions Authority Risk Conference 2023
7 September 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority announces details of its upcoming Risk Conference on 11 October 2023 at The Marker Hotel in Dublin.
4 September 2023
The Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts 2022
Monday 4 September 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority published its Annual Report and Accounts for 2022.
26 July 2023
Reminder to employers to take action ahead of 31 December 2023 deadline for pension schemes
Wednesday, 26 July: Today, the Pensions Authority issued a video message reminding employers to take action ahead of the 31 December deadline for employer sponsored pension schemes.
30 June 2023
Pensions Authority launches pension scheme survey
30 June 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority is launching a survey to a selection of defined benefit and defined contribution pension schemes.
23 June 2023
Presentation by Grace Guy, Head of Supervision and Enforcement, at IIPM seminar
23 June 2023: On Thursday 15 June, Grace Guy, Head of Supervision and Enforcement with the Pensions Authority, delivered a presentation on the implementation of IORP II and other regulatory matters at an IIPM seminar.
22 June 2023
Pensions Council request for proposals
22 June 2023: The Pensions Council has published a request for proposals from interested parties to assess the technical feasibility of an alternative Auto Enrolment Proposal.
7 June 2023
Reminder to trustees on wind up deadlines, update of scheme status on PDR and the use of alternative annual reports
7 June 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority reminds trustees that pension schemes must be wound up by the relevant deadline or meet the new standards under the Pensions Act.
29 May 2023
Pensions Authority Risk Conference: Wednesday 11 October
29 May 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority announces its upcoming Risk Conference to be held on the morning of 11 October 2023 at The Marker Hotel in Dublin.
11 May 2023
One-member arrangements awaiting Revenue approval
11 May 2023: Today the Pensions Authority publishes a statement regarding one-member arrangements awaiting Revenue approval
28 March 2023
Pensions Authority statement on settlement of legal proceedings
28 March 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a statement on the settlement of legal proceedings in relation to its High Court application under section 63 of the Pensions Act.
13 March 2023
Summary of Pensions Authority regulatory activity for 2022
13 March 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its summary of regulatory activity for 2022.
10 March 2023
Updated pension benefit statement projection assumptions
10 March 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes updated guidance for determining assumptions used in pension benefit statements, as required under regulation 34(4) of the European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2021.
6 March 2023
EIOPA consults on advice to the European Commission on the IORP II Directive review
6 March 2023: On Friday 3 March, the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) launched a public consultation on its draft technical advice to the European Commission on the upcoming review of the IORP II Directive.
2 March 2023
Information to Irish pensions stakeholders on EIOPA research
2 March 2023: Today, the Pensions Authority is publishing information on the launch of independent research commissioned by the European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) on the implementation of the IORP II Directive in Ireland.
23 December 2022
Information on 2022 annual compliance statement
23 December 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information on the annual compliance statement (ACS) for 2022 that is provided for under the Pensions Act, 1990 as amended (the Act).
15 December 2022
Pensions Authority publishes its Engagement and audit findings report for 2022
15 December 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its Engagement and audit findings report for 2022.
13 December 2022
Report on the 2022 European-wide stress test of occupational pension schemes
14 December 2022: The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) has concluded its fourth European-wide stress test of IORPs (pension schemes).
16 November 2022
Presentation by Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator, at the Society of Actuaries in Ireland Annual Convention
16 November 2022: On 14 November 2022, Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator delivered a presentation at the Society of Actuaries in Ireland Annual Convention
3 November 2022
Information for group pension schemes on 1 January 2023 compliance deadline
3 November 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information for group pension schemes that are subject to the 1 January 2023 compliance deadline.
28 October 2022
Presentation by Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator, at the IAPF Investment Conference
Friday 28 October 2022: On Tuesday 25 October, Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator delivered an update on the implementation of IORP II and other investment matters at the IAPF Investment Conference.
28 October 2022
Reminder to employers of 1 January 2023 compliance deadline for pension schemes
Friday 28 October 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority reminds employers of the upcoming compliance deadline of 1 January 2023 for employer sponsored pension schemes. From that date, pension schemes will need to comply with new higher standards arising from the Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision II EU Directive (the IORP II Directive).
6 October 2022
Information in relation to group schemes transferring to a master trust or PRSAs
6 October 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information for trustees in relation to trustee annual reports and audited accounts for group schemes with less than 100 active and deferred members transferring to a master trust or PRSAs.
6 October 2022
Pensions Authority publishes findings report on the 2022 scheme survey
6 October 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes the results of a survey conducted on trustees’ IORP II preparedness. The survey provides information on pension scheme trustees’ progress since a similar survey was carried out in 2020.
29 September 2022
Information on one-member arrangement (OMA) transfers to master trusts
29 September 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information in relation to exit charges, trustee annual reports and audited accounts for OMAs migrating into a master trust.
27 September 2022
Information on key function holder appointments
27 September 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information for trustees on the appointment of a service provider to carry out more than one key function.
9 August 2022
Technical expert panel procurement
9 August 2022: The Pensions Authority is putting together a panel of subject matter experts.
3 August 2022
Pensions Authority publishes master trust compliance report
3 August 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a report on the compliance of master trusts following the 1 July 2022 compliance deadline.
29 July 2022
The Pensions Authority publishes statistics for defined benefit schemes
29 July 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a set of statistics for defined benefit (DB) schemes which have been compiled from an analysis of the most recent Annual Actuarial Data Returns (AADRs) received for relevant schemes by 31 March this year.
28 July 2022
Pension Benefit Statement projection assumptions
28 July 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes guidance for determining assumptions used in Pension Benefit Statements, as required under regulation 34(4) of the European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2021.
14 July 2022
Information on amendments to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2006
14 July 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information for trustees on the implementation of the audited annual report requirements provided for under the Occupational Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 295 of 2022).
4 July 2022
Amendments to the Trust RACs (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2007
4 July 2022: The Trust RAC (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 296 of 2022) (the Regulations) came into effect on 16 May 2022.
4 July 2022
Amendments to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2006
4 July 2022: The Occupational Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2022 (S.I. No. 295 of 2022) (the Regulations) came into effect on 16 May 2022.
23 June 2022
Compliance of new one-member arrangements
23 June 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority issues a further reminder to trustees of one-member arrangements (OMAs) established on or after 22 April 2021 of the imminent 1 July 2022 compliance deadline.
9 June 2022
Pensions Authority launches scheme survey
9 June 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority is launching a short survey of a selection of defined benefit and defined contribution schemes. The purpose of the survey is to assess schemes’ progress since the original survey on IORP II preparedness, which was conducted in 2020
2 June 2022
Pensions Authority publishes an information update for master trusts
2 June 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes an information update for master trusts in advance of the 1 July 2022 compliance deadline.
18 May 2022
Pensions Authority information update
18 May 2022: Today the Pensions Authority has published a regulatory update
12 April 2022
Pensions Authority PRSA product amendment procedures
Tuesday 12 April 2022: The Pensions Authority has published procedures in relation to changes to approved PRSA products.
11 April 2022
Launch of 2022 EU-wide stress test of occupational pension schemes
Monday 11 April 2022: The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority (EIOPA) launched its fourth EU-wide stress test for institutions for occupational retirement provision (IORPs) on Monday 4 April 2022, with a focus on testing the resilience of EU IORPs against a climate change scenario.
28 March 2022
OECD recommendation for the good design of defined contribution plans
The OECD has adopted a OECD recommendation for the good design of Defined Contribution plans. It is intended to assist governments in designing both occupational and personal pension plans in which retirement income depends on contributions paid, investment returns, and the way assets are paid out over retirement (defined contribution pension plans). The Recommendation incorporates the revised 2012 OECD Roadmap for the Good Design of Defined Contribution Pension Plans which has been updated to include insights acquired over the past few years. Full details can be found here
23 March 2022
IOPS advises pension supervisors on issues related to forecasting and communicating future retirement benefits
23 March 2022: The International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) has released a set of good practices relating to pension projections
14 March 2022
Summary of Pensions Authority regulatory activity for 2021
15 March 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its summary of regulatory activity for 2021.
7 March 2022
Statement of Strategy 2022 – 2024
7 March 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority published its Statement of Strategy 2022 – 2024.
26 January 2022
Amendments to the Trust RACs (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2007
Wednesday 26 January 2022: The Trust RACs (Disclosure of Information) (Amendment) Regulations 2021 (S.I. No. 717 of 2021) (the Regulations) came into effect on 15 December 2021. The Regulations amend the existing Trust RACs (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 2007 (S.I. No. 182 of 2007). Some of these changes are consequential to the transposition of Directive (EU) 2016/2341 (the IORP II Directive).
7 January 2022
Pensions Authority publishes occupational pension schemes fee rates for 2022
7 January 2022: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes occupational pension schemes fee rates for 2022.
15 December 2021
Pensions Authority publishes an employer guide to defined contribution master trusts
16 December 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes an employer guide to defined contribution master trusts. The guide provides information for employers on defined contribution master trusts and what they should look for when selecting a master trust.
14 December 2021
Call for expression of interest to participate in OECD Long-term Investment Stakeholder Engagement Groups
14 December 2021: The OECD is seeking expressions of interest for membership in its Long-term Investment Stakeholder Engagement Groups. The OECD is creating stakeholder engagement groups to have structured and routine dialogues with each stakeholder group, and to call on their expertise to ensure the policy work being developed regarding long-term and infrastructure investing responds to the real-world developments in the sector.
14 December 2021
Pensions Authority publishes Engagement Programme Findings Report 2021
Tuesday 14 December 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its Engagement Programme Findings Report for 2021.
2 December 2021
Amendment to various regulations under the Pensions Act, 1990
Thursday 2 December 2021: The Pensions Authority has published an information note on the regulations listed below. These regulations were signed by the Minister for Social Protection on 25 November 2021.
1 December 2021
Pensions Authority publishes instructions on trustee outsourcing notification obligations
1 December 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes instructions for trustees on how to make a notification of the appointment of key function holders as provided for under the Pensions Act, 1990, as amended (the Act).
18 November 2021
Pensions Authority publishes Code of Practice for trustees
Thursday 18 November 2021: 18 November 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its Code of Practice for trustees of occupational pension schemes and trust RACs.
16 November 2021
Pensions Authority publishes FAQs on investment and borrowing for one-member arrangements
Tuesday 16 November 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes FAQs on investment and borrowing for one-member arrangements under the Pensions Act, 1990, as amended (the Act).
11 November 2021
Information on own-risk assessment timing and 2021 annual compliance statement
Thursday 11 November 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information for trustees on the timing of the own-risk assessment (ORA) and the form of the 2021 annual compliance statement (ACS) provided for under the Pensions Act, 1990, as amended (the Act).
21 October 2021
Pensions Authority IT systems unavailable: October bank holiday weekend
Thursday 21 October 2021: The Pensions Authority is undertaking essential IT infrastructure upgrades over the October bank holiday weekend.
15 October 2021
Pensions Authority publishes information on outsourcing notification
15 October 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information for trustees regarding their outsourcing notification obligations provided for under the Pensions Act, 1990, as amended (the Act).
15 September 2021
Assistant Principal Officer – Programme Management Office (PMO)
Wednesday 15 September 2021: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an experienced project manager, at Assistant Principal Officer grade, with a good working knowledge of change management and at least one year’s experience of working in a Programme Management Office (PMO) environment.
2 September 2021
Pensions Authority publishes information on the annual compliance statement
Thursday 2 September 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes information for trustees on the annual compliance statement (ACS).
1 September 2021
Pensions Authority customer survey 2021
Wednesday 1 September 2021: The Pensions Authority is conducting an anonymous online customer satisfaction survey.
21 July 2021
Pensions Authority draft code of practice for trustees of occupational pension schemes and trust RACs
Thursday 22 July 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a draft code of practice for trustees of occupational pension schemes and trust RACs.
27 May 2021
The Pensions Council seeks views on gender gaps arising within supplementary pensions in Ireland
Thursday 27 May 2021: The Pensions Council is seeking views on gender gaps in supplementary pensions arising as a result of current practices within the supplementary pensions system in Ireland. The consultation document is available on the Pensions Council website.
21 May 2021
Business Intelligence developer opportunities (HEO)
Friday 21 May 2021: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit Business Intelligence developers at Higher Executive Officer grade, to join a small new Data Management Team in the IT and Data Unit.
20 May 2021
Pensions Authority Fees Consultation paper
Friday 21 May 2021: The Pensions Authority has today published a consultation paper on fees paid by occupational pension schemes, trust RACs and PRSA providers.
13 May 2021
European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2021
Thursday 13 May 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes an information note for trustees on the European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2021 (the Regulations).
28 April 2021
EU Directive (IORP II) is transposed into Irish law
Wednesday 28 April 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority welcomes the transposition of the EU Directive (IORP II) on the activities and supervision of institutions for occupational retirement provision into Irish law.
25 March 2021
Public consultation on the IOPS draft Good practices for designing, presenting and supervising pension projections
Thursday 25 March 2021: The International Organisation of Pension Supervisors (IOPS) have launched a public consultation on their draft Good practices for designing, presenting and supervising pension projections.
24 March 2021
OECD public consultation on the revised OECD Roadmap for the Good Design of Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Plans
Thursday 25 March 2021: The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and its Working Party on Private Pensions (WPPP) have updated the OECD Roadmap for the Good Design of Defined Contribution Retirement Savings Plans (the Roadmap).
11 March 2021
Summary of Pensions Authority regulatory activity for 2020
11 March 2021: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its summary of regulatory activity for 2020.
17 February 2021
Pensions Authority publishes findings report on IORP II preparation survey
Wednesday 17 February 2021: In November 2020, the Pensions Authority surveyed the trustees of 100 defined contribution (DC) and 100 defined benefit (DB) schemes to assess how prepared they were for the changes that will result from the IORP II Directive (the Directive). Schemes of varying sizes, with a mix of trustee profiles were chosen randomly from the register of occupational pension schemes. The completion of the survey was requested on a voluntary basis.
16 February 2021
Pensions Authority publishes findings report on IORP II preparation survey
Wednesday 17 February 2021: In November 2020, the Pensions Authority surveyed the trustees of 100 defined contribution (DC) and 100 defined benefit (DB) schemes to assess how prepared they were for the changes that will result from the IORP II Directive (the Directive).
11 February 2021
Executive Officer – Data Quality team – Analyst
Thursday 11 February 2021: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an Executive Officer – Data Quality team - Analyst.
4 February 2021
The Occupational Pension Schemes (United Kingdom Members) Regulations 2020
Thursday, 4 February 2021: The Occupational Pension Schemes (United Kingdom Members) Regulations 2020 (S.I. No. 717/2020) (the Regulations) came into effect at 11pm on 31 December 2020.
11 December 2020
Presentation to Society of Actuaries in Ireland Annual Convention
Friday 11 December 2020: At the Society of Actuaries in Ireland Annual Convention, on 8 December 2020, Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator, spoke about 'Risk management for defined benefit pensions'.
8 December 2020
Defined Benefit Engagement Programme Findings Report
Wednesday 9 December 2020: The Pensions Authority publishes its ‘Defined Benefit Engagement Programme’ findings report.
30 November 2020
2020 Engagement Programme Findings on Master Trusts
Monday 30 November 2020: The Pensions Authority publishes its 2020 Engagement Programme Findings on Master Trusts.
26 November 2020
Annual pension scheme and PRSA fee information for 2021
There will be no increase in fees for occupational schemes or PRSAs in 2021.
24 November 2020
Presentation to IAPF Governance Conference
Presentation by Brendan Kennedy, Pensions Regulator, to IAPF Governance Conference.
13 October 2020
Executive Officer – Data Quality Team – Analyst
Tuesday 13 October 2020: The Pensions Authority is seeking to recruit an Executive Officer – Data Quality Team - Analyst.