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Emma Martin discusses managing master trust moves in Pensions Expert

Emma Martin, Senior counsel discusses the challenges employers and trustees face when considering switching master trust providers, a trend increasingly likely due to the upcoming Value for Money regime. Like any relationship, navigating the ‘split’ can be tricky. As the master trust market matures, many employers and trustees are looking to change providers, but the...

Jacqui Reid comments on Pensions Investment Review consultation

Jacqui Reid, partner comments: “We welcome the Government seeking views from the industry on its proposed reforms to accelerate consolidation in the DC market. We know that the Government’s...

Peter Murphy shares top tips for trustees and sponsors on pensions litigation

In a recent article in Professional Pensions, partner Peter Murphy highlights the growing awareness among trustees and sponsoring employers about the importance of carefully assessing whether to...

Sackers advises on £20m buy-in for the General Council of the Bar Pension and Life Assurance Fund

The General Council of the Bar Pension and Life Assurance Fund has completed a full scheme buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation for £20m. The transaction secures the benefits of 103 members of...

Sackers advises on £340m longevity transaction for Airways Pension Scheme

Airways Pension Scheme today announced a longevity swap transaction to transfer longevity risk in relation to £340m of the Scheme’s liabilities. The arrangement will provide long term protection...

Oliver Topping comments on dashboards

Partner Oliver Topping comments in Pensions Expert on the implications trustees are beginning to think about in relation to pensions dashboards. You can read Oliver’s article...

Ferdy Lovett examines the role of employers in providing value in pensions

In an article for Employee Benefits, partner Ferdy Lovett examines how the government is seeking evidence on the role of employers and their advisers in achieving greater focus on value in pensions...