In his latest column for SIPPs Professional, SSAS expert Martin Tilley rebuffs the idea that a proposed increase to the DWP levy may kill off the SSAS market. 

The Association of Member-Directed Pension Schemes (AMPS), the industry body for SIPP and SSAS providers, has voiced “deep concerns” about a big proposed rise in a DWP pension scheme levy which could hit SSAS providers and other small pension scheme in the pocket.

After a review launched earlier this year the DWP has concluded that The Pensions Regulator is “broadly well-run and well-regarded” but has set out a series of recommendations to improve the regulator.

The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a new 'Midlife' MOT website to help older workers with their 'Financial Planning' and careers options.

New data published today by the Department for Work & Pensions shows the gender pension gap stood at 35% for the period between 2018-2020.

The pension gender gap between single pensioners under 75 has reversed for the first time ever, according to analysis of DWP data.

The DWP has appointed experienced FCA regulator executive Mary Starks to lead a review of the The Pensions Regulator.

Laura Trott MP has become the new Pensions Minister, the Department for Work and Pensions announced today.

Alex Burghart MP has been appointed as the new Pensions Minister, following the departure of long-serving predecessor Guy Opperman MP.

The Pension Regulator (TPR) and DWP have amended guidance on tough pension transfer regulations introduced in November last year.