The Pensions Regulator

About usOur objectives

 The Pensions Regulator is the UK regulator of work-based pension schemes.

The Pensions Act 2004 gives the Pensions Regulator a set of specific objectives:

• to protect the benefits of members of work-based pension schemes;  
• to promote good administration of work-based pension schemes; and
• to reduce the risk of situations arising that may lead to claims for compensation from the Pension Protection Fund.

In order to meet these objectives, we concentrate our resources on schemes where we identify the greatest risk to the security of members' benefits.

We will also promote high standards of scheme administration, and work to ensure that those involved in running pension schemes have the necessary skills and knowledge.

The Pensions Act 2008 introduces another objective for the Pensions Regulator - our pensions reform section tells you more.

Better regulation

Read our response to the Hampton Implementation Review of the Pensions Regulator.

What is a 'work-based' pension scheme?

A work-based pension scheme is any scheme that an employer makes available to employees. This includes all occupational schemes, and any stakeholder and personal pension schemes where employees have direct payment arrangements.