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The Mowlem (1993) Pension Scheme announces its £150m PPF+ buy-out with L&G. This momentous transaction secures the benefits of around 1,000 members, offering income above compensation levels. Partner, Faith Dickson says: “It was...
Stuart O’Brien, Partner and Tegs Harding discuss climate change and responsible investments, another row at the Universities Superannuation Scheme, and the cartelisation of the advisory market. Download the Pensions expert podcast...
The government has confirmed it will opt for the deferred choice underpin solution to the McCloud problem, which despite being the right choice according to pensions specialists, will open the floodgates of administration woes for public...
Emily Rowley, senior associate, writes in Pensions Expert on the issue of diversity & inclusion for pension schemes and given practical steps trustees could consider when looking to address their own approach to diversity. Read the...
Stuart O’Brien, partner comments on the DWP’s consultation launching today (27 January) on new Climate Change Governance and Reporting Regulations. The consultation confirms a “significant portion” of mandatory...
Ian Pittaway, Sackers senior partner, noted that TPR’s strengthened powers under the Pension Schemes Bill, which introduces criminal and civil offences for pension funding negligence, means that boards and individuals may once again...
Claire Carey, Partner comments on the final debate of the Pension Schemes Bill next week. The wide-ranging pensions legislation is set for the next stage of debate on 19 January, during which the House of Commons and House of Lords will...
L&G have announced the completion of a £30 million buy-in with the Marie Curie pension plan in early January in a transaction that secures the benefits of over 300 members and their dependants. Sackers is delighted to have assisted...
Stuart O’Brien, Partner discusses the government’s plan for green sovereign bonds, the challenges and benefits they could bring, and what they could mean for pension schemes and the wider economy. Read the full article (page 38) in...
