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Nigel Cayless, senior counsel comments on TPR’s new powers offering better protection to workers saving for retirement. The Pensions Regulator now has the power to punish individuals with seven-year jail sentences for acts that prove detrimental to pension schemes. TPR can also fine companies up to £1 million for failing to provide information on time...
The Metal Box Pension Scheme has agreed a £2.2bn buy-in to buy-out transaction with Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC) after slashing its journey plan by nearly 20 years. Sackers is delighted to...
Stuart O’Brien, partner details the new ESG requirements that came into force for larger schemes on 1 October and what trustees need to do comply with the new rules. Read the full article...
Naomi Brown, senior counsel says a review of MNT arrangements could support and enhance board governance and effectiveness. Read the full article in Professional Pensions (subscription...
Nigel Cayless, Senior counsel comments on The Pensions Regulator’s sanctions regime with new criminal offences, seven-year jail sentences for wrongdoers and headline-grabbing civil penalties of...
Claire Carey comments on the Pension Schemes Act 2021 imposing several stringent measures designed to safeguard funds (page 5). Helen Ball comments on auto enrolment improving the protections...
Sackers announces its hiring of Leanne Carter, Sarah Donnan and Dan Traynor as associates. Their arrival takes the total number of lawyers at Sackers to 64. David Saunders, senior partner at Sackers,...
James Bingham, partner, comments on trustees needing protection from insurers against GMP claims. Read the article in Pensions Expert (subscription...
Emma Martin, associate director notes that as a first step for DC schemes, trustees need to make sure they are clear on what requirements apply to their schemes and when. Read the full article in...
