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Stuart O’Brien explains why all trustees need to think about climate change

Partner, Stuart O’Brien, chairs the Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group (PCRIG), which launched a consultation on new trustee guidance on climate risk at the PLSA Investment Conference on 12 March. In an article in Viewpoint magazine, he discusses the financial risk that climate change poses to pension funds, and the steps that trustees should take...

PCRIG launches consultation on new guide to climate-related financial risks for pension schemes

The Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group (PCRIG) today launched a public consultation on new non-statutory guidance for the trustees of occupational pension schemes on assessing, managing and...

Claire Carey comments on 2020 Budget

On 11 March 2020, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered the 2020 Budget Claire Carey, partner, commented: “Having only been in office for a few short weeks the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered...

Sackers launches latest guidance on ESG and climate change

Sackers today published its fourth guide for trustees on Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) and climate change. The aim of this new guide is to help pension scheme trustees respond...

Sackers publishes latest guide on buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity solutions

Sackers has published its refreshed 2020 guide for trustees on buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity solutions. This guide considers the increasingly active bulk annuity market and offers practical tips...

Guy Opperman praises Stuart O’Brien’s role in delivering the Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group guidance for pension schemes

Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman explains why the climate crisis should be the number one issue for every scheme. Guy Opperman says: “From the Law Commission’s report in June 2017 to the...

Five Sackers’ lawyers nominated for the Professional Pensions’ Women in Pensions Awards

Sackers are delighted to have five lawyers nominated for the Professional Pensions’ Women in Pensions Awards Partners Faith Dickson, Jacqui Reid and Michaela Berry, together with senior associate...