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Sackers advises Marie Curie on £30m buy-in with L&G

L&G have announced the completion of a £30 million buy-in with the Marie Curie pension plan in early January in a transaction that secures the benefits of over 300 members and their dependants. Sackers is delighted to have assisted the Trustees with this important milestone. Ralph McClelland, Partner says: “It is fantastic to start the...

Stuart O’Brien comments on kickstarting a green recovery in Pensions Age

Stuart O’Brien, Partner discusses the government’s plan for green sovereign bonds, the challenges and benefits they could bring, and what they could mean for pension schemes and the wider...

Claire Carey comments on the impact of the Pension Schemes Bill in 2021

Claire Carey, Partner comments on the main topics that will influence pensions law and regulation in the year ahead. Read the full article in Pensions Expert....

Project management
Sarah Clay discusses improving DC member outcomes in Pensions Aspects

Sarah Clay, Associate, discusses improving DC member outcomes. With small pots and small schemes hot topics once again, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) has published a response to its...

Buy-in / Buy-out / Longevity
Sackers advises National Grid on £800m buy-in with Rothesay Life

The National Grid UK Pension Scheme announces its £800m buy-in with Rothesay Life. This transaction along with a £2.8bn buy-in last year secures the benefits of 800,000 members. Sackers has advised...

Emma Martin writes in Pensions Expert on the pressure on small DC schemes to consolidate

Emma Martin, associate director, has written in Pensions Expert on the trend towards consolidation in the DC industry, which has been accelerating during the coronavirus pandemic. She also comments...

Joanna Smith comments on funding negotiations in uncertain times

Joanna Smith, Partner says trustees will need to accurately identify if covenant issues are short-term affordability concerns, or the start of more material deterioration. Read the full article in...

Stuart O’Brien joins Pensions Expert’s DC Debate

Stuart O’Brien, partner joins Pensions Expert’s DC Debate. Providers and experts are asking how they can make a meaningful impact with their sustainable investment strategies, and how to...

Jacqui Reid discusses value and costs for Independent Governance Committees

Jacqui Reid, Partner comments on the Regulator’s proposed common definition of value for money in relation to Independent Governance Committees (IGC’s).  While many are sure they know...