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Regulatory Update

James Carter

James Carter - Head of Platform Policy

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Our Regulatory Update focuses on regulatory and policy activities for our clients. 


Each quarter, James Carter, Head of Platform Policy, provides his insights into the key regulatory and policy issues within the continually evolving pensions landscape.

This quarter, James Carter, Head of Platform Policy, reflects on the revival of the Pensions Commission, the State Pension Age review and updates to the Pension Schemes Bill. This update also includes our responses to consultations and draft proposals for targeted support, as well as updates from regulatory bodies and Pensions UK.

In this video, James Carter outlines the revival of the Pensions Commission and reflects on amendments and our feedback on the Pension Schemes Bill and private asset investment proposals. He also confirms that we are working closely on targeted support proposals.

Previous Regulatory Updates

James Carter

Regulatory Update Q2 2025

This quarter, James Carter, Head of Platform Policy, reflects on the Pensions Investment Review and the Pension Schemes Bill.

James Carter

James Carter Head of Platform Policy - 15 Aug 2025

Regulatory Alert - June 2025

James Carter, Head of Platform Policy provides his views on recent regulatory updates

James Monk & James Carter Fidelity International & Platform Policy - 30 Jun 2025

James Carter

Regulatory Update Q1 2025

In this quarter, responses to Government and regulatory consultations, a New Minister for Pensions and Government initiatives, progress updates on Pensions Dashboards and HM Treasury policy paper to ensure regulation supports growth.

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James Carter Head of Platform Policy - 09 Apr 2025

James Carter

Regulatory Update Q4 2024

This quarter saw the first Budget of the new Labour Government and the Mansion House speech which included announcements on reform to pensions.

James Carter

James Carter Head of Platform Policy - 14 Jan 2025

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