# The Pensions Act 2004 (Code of Practice) (Revocation) Order 2026

S.I. 2026/709 · made 2 July 2026

This Order revokes the Pensions Regulator’s Code of Practice: Authorisation and supervision of collective defined contribution schemes which was brought into effect on 1st August 2022.

Made under: Pensions Act 2004 (Section 92)

PDFs: Printed copy https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-act-2004-code-of-practice-revocation-order-2026/pdf/uksi_20260709_en.pdf; UK Explanatory Memorandum https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-act-2004-code-of-practice-revocation-order-2026/pdf/uksiem_20260709_en_001.pdf

## Introductory text

PENSIONS
Made at 10.00 a.m. on 2nd July 2026
Laid before Parliament at 3.00 p.m. on 2nd July 2026
Coming into force 31st July 2026
The Secretary of State makes this Order in exercise of the powers conferred by section 92(1) of the Pensions Act 2004.
The Pensions Regulator consents to the making of this Order as required by section 92(2) of that Act.

## 1 Citation, commencement and extent

(1) This Order may be cited as the Pensions Act 2004 (Code of Practice) (Revocation) Order 2026.
(2) This Order comes into force on 31st July 2026.
(3) This Order extends to England and Wales and Scotland.

## 2 Revocation of Code of Practice

The Pensions Regulator’s Code of Practice: Authorisation and supervision of collective defined contribution schemes is revoked with effect from 31st July 2026.

## Signature

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions
Torsten Bell
Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State
Department for Work and Pensions
at 10.00 a.m. on 2nd July 2026
Consent given by authority of the Pensions Regulator
Nausicaa Delfas
Chief Executive
The Pensions Regulator
30th June 2026

## Explanatory note

(This note is not part of the Order)
This Order revokes the Pensions Regulator’s Code of Practice: Authorisation and supervision of collective defined contribution schemes which was brought into effect on 1st August 2022.
A new code of practice will be issued to incorporate changes introduced by the Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) (Extension to Unconnected Multiple Employer Schemes and Miscellaneous Provisions) Regulations 2025 (S.I. 2025/1313), which extends regulatory oversight of collective money purchase schemes to include unconnected multiple employer collective money purchase schemes.
A full impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private, voluntary or public sectors is foreseen.

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Page: https://openlegislation.uk/pensions-act-2004-code-of-practice-revocation-order-2026
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