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James Bingham comments on MoD reinstating Armed Forces Scheme member after scam transfer

James Bingham, litigation partner comments on the case concerning Mr S, who had been an active member of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme and transferred his benefits to another scheme, on the promise of higher returns. Read the full article in Pensions...

Stuart O’Brien comments on the TCFD requirements that trustees will need to meet in 2022

Stuart O’Brien, partner, sets out the TCFD requirements that schemes with assets of more than £5 billion need to report on now, as well as the new requirements for schemes in the £1 billion to...

Naomi Brown looks at the data protection implications of marital status tracing

Naomi Brown, senior counsel, lifts the lid on why trustees should pause to consider the data protection implications before gathering information on members’ marital status. You can read the full...

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PASA issues supplementary paper on ‘Statement Season’ considerations

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA), the independent body dedicated to driving up standards in pensions administration, today released a supplementary paper on the proposed...

Stuart O’Brien takes part in PLSA COP26 panel

Stuart O’Brien, partner and chair of the Pensions and Climate Risk Industry Group, was part of a panel convened by the PLSA during COP26 to discuss whether, given the climate emergency, the...

Vicky Carr highlights the new notifiable events regime in Corporate Adviser

Vicky Carr, partner, looks at the new notifiable events framework introduced by the Pension Schemes Act 2021 and warns employers to take note or risk a fine of up to £1 million. Read the full...

Claire Carey becomes APL Chair

Claire Carey, partner and head of Know-how, has become Chair of the Association of Pension Lawyers, having served on the main committee since 2019. She is the fifth Sackers partner to fulfil this...