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Delays are not the only problem with existing pension scam rules

This week marks 18 months since the new pension transfer regulations were implemented. Partner Adeline Chapman gives her views on how successful the measures have been to date and what might be improved, in an article in Pensions Expert. You can read the full article,...

Sackers joins new industry coalition to tackle UK pension inequalities

The Pensions Equity Group (PEG), a new industry coalition, was launched today to work together to tackle pension inequalities in the UK. Jacqui Reid, partner, and Emily Rowley, senior associate, are...

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May 2023 pensions update

Partner Georgina Jones gives her monthly round-up of what’s been happening in the last few weeks. “While developments have slowed a little for the time being, DB trustees should take a look at...

Sackers welcomes new hires

Sackers today announced the appointment of senior counsel Helen Rowan and associate Schuyler Hillbery, taking the total number of qualified lawyers at the firm to 64. David Saunders, senior partner,...

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Sackers highlights the importance of planning ahead to smooth derisking journey

Today Sackers announced the results of our most recent webinar survey, which show that despite the current high levels of activity in the risk transfer market, many schemes still have some way to go...

Sackers advises on £1.6bn longevity swap for YCB Pension Scheme

The Trustee of the YCB Pension Scheme has concluded a longevity swap transaction with Pacific Life Re International Limited (PL Re) and Zurich Assurance Ltd (ZAL) to manage longevity risk in relation...

What do employers need to know about pensions dashboards?

In an article for Employee Benefits, Oliver Topping considers what the new pensions dashboards regime will mean for employers, including what to do before they are up and running and how to help with...

Sackers launches new ESG guide for trustees

Sackers today published its latest ESG guide: “Where are we now and where are we going?” You can view this, as well as all previous ESG Guides, here. Stuart O’Brien, partner, said: “With new...