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Fiduciary duty meets climate risk

In the latest edition of Pensions Age magazine, partner Stuart O’Brien answers the question: are trustees prepared for their evolving fiduciary duties in relation to ESG? This follows the publication of the Financial Markets Law Committee’s (FMLC) report on trustees’ sustainable investment responsibilities. Stuart comments: “It feels like there is a lot more to be...

Sackers shortlisted for Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2024

We’re delighted that Sackers has been shortlisted in these three categories for this year’s awards: –  Pension Lawyers of the year –  Pensions Litigation Firm of the year – ...

Helen Ball comments on the Spring Budget

Partner Helen Ball comments; “Today’s Budget shows that pension funds remain a focus for the Government’s plans to increase investment in UK plc. DC and Local Government schemes will be...

Spring Budget 2024

Commenting for an article in Professional Pensions on what the industry wants (and expects) from the spring budget, Claire Carey said that stability in the pensions tax system would be most welcomed...

Celebrating IWD 2024

We were delighted to co-host an exclusive International Women’s Day event as part of the pensions chapter of the Female Forum last night. The event celebrated the outstanding contributions of women...

TPR consults on its new “Statement of strategy” guidance

Partner Janet Brown comments: “The new DB scheme funding requirements edged closer to the starting blocks today, with the publication of TPR’s consultation on its Statement of Strategy...

Nigel Cayless comments on what DB schemes can do with surpluses

Senior Counsel Nigel Cayless is quoted in an article in Pensions Expert on the issues DB schemes face when dealing with surpluses. The article reports on the DWP’s recent consultation on scheme...