Protecting defined benefit pension schemes – a stronger Pensions Regulator

This consultation sets out proposals to improve the Pensions Regulator’s powers so that they can:

• be more proactive and get involved earlier when employers make changes which could affect the pension scheme
• obtain the right information about a scheme and its sponsoring employer
• get redress for members if things go wrong

This consultation is aimed at:

• pension scheme trustees and managers
• pension scheme members and beneficiaries
• defined benefit scheme sponsoring employers
• other industry bodies and professionals
• any other interested stakeholders

It follows publication of the government’s white paper Protecting defined benefit pension schemes published in March 2018.