DC briefing – October 2021
The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: VfM changes on the horizon Simpler annual statements Furt...
The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: VfM changes on the horizon Simpler annual statements Furt...
Introduction On 19 October 2021, the DWP published its response to the consultation on proposed regulations and statutory guidance to introduce simpler annual s...
The benefit specification from start to finish When securing benefits through a bulk annuity policy with an insurer, it’s important to ensure the benefits are c...
For many occupational pension schemes there is an interplay between the scheme’s benefit structure and gender that continues to necessitate the inclusion of a m...
As defined benefit schemes mature, de-risk and edge ever closer to buy-out and wind up, companies and trustees are increasingly focusing on different types of r...
Introduction Following requests from the industry to expand upon the section included in its methodology guidance, on 29 September 2021 PASA issued supplemental...
Introduction Several key changes are coming into effect from 1 October 2021 under the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (“PSA21”) and beyond. Where necessary, trustees a...
Sackers’ risk transfer experts reflect on some of the knottier aspects of buy-in and buy-out transactions, including deal preparation, benefit specification due...
