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Sackers comments on TPR’s “statement of strategy” consultation

With the new funding regime edging ever closer to the finishing line, TPR’s consultation on the new statement of strategy (“the Statement”) closes tomorrow, 16 April 2024. Forming an integral part of the new requirements for all DB schemes to have a funding and investment strategy, the consultation focused on the proposed form of the...

Jacqui Reid comments on the challenge in measuring value for money

Partner Jacqui Reid is quoted in an article for Pensions Age which covers the efforts of regulators and the industry in developing a new framework to measure and report on value for money (VFM)....

An overview of the ESG hurdles facing pension scheme trustees

In an in-depth article for Solicitors Journal, partner Stuart O’Brien and senior associate Lucy Swart-Mallett review the hurdles facing pension scheme trustees in relation to ESG issues. While...

The continuing, and increasing, case for public engagement in the changing pension landscape

The DC model of pensions savings has increased the need for members to understand and manage their pension savings. However, the lack of member engagement in pensions has been a long-standing issue...

Minor breaches – getting it right when things go wrong

Managing breaches, regardless of size, is part and parcel of scheme governance and trustees have various legal duties in this area. In a recent article for Professional Pensions, senior counsel Naomi...

Sackers shortlisted for Corporate Adviser Awards 2024

Following our success at last year’s awards, we are delighted to have been shortlisted in the ‘Best Pensions Law Firm’ category at the 2024 Corporate Adviser Awards. We look forward to...

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Helen Baker comments as the General Code comes into force

Partner Helen Baker comments: “As Parliament closes its doors for the Easter recess, the General Code comes into force. This starts the era of effective systems of governance and own risk...