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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 to the Scheme against costs resulting from members living longer than currently expected, enhance security for Scheme members, and transfer longevity risk in respect of active and...

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...

Sackers shortlisted for Pensions Age Awards 2025

Sackers has been shortlisted for ‘Pensions Law Firm of the Year’ at the 12th annual Pensions Age Awards 2025. The awards celebrate excellence within the UK pensions industry and aim to reward...

Andy Lewis talks about his journey into the pensions industry

In an interview with Pensions Age, partner Andy Lewis talks about his journey into pensions and what he enjoys most about the industry. He also touches on his love of walking, listening to music and...

Sackers contributes to PMI’s 2024 ESG report

In an article for PMI’s 2024 ESG report, partner Stuart O’Brien and associate director Lucy Swart-Mallett look at how far pension trustees can go when taking account of ESG issues, including...

The liquidity hurdle of illiquid assets in buy-out transactions

Illiquid assets can be attractive investments for pension schemes and they have become a relatively larger portion of pensions schemes’ overall portfolio. However, they can also present a liquidity...