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Introduction The DWP has finalised its proposals to simplify the process for consolidating DC pension schemes while maintaining member protection. The Occupational Pension Schemes (Preservation of Benefit and Charges and Governance)...
Introduction On 26 February 2018, the DWP published a response to the consultation on the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Employer Debt) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 together with a final version of the regulations, now called The...
Introduction On 26 February 2018, the DWP published the response to its consultation on the disclosure of costs, charges and investments in DC occupational schemes, together with a link to the final regulations. Click here for a PDF of...
Introduction On 19 December 2017, the PPF published its final levy rules for the 2018/19 levy year. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key points Type A contingent assets – guarantor strength Contingent assets: standard...
Introduction On 25 May this year, new data protection requirements will come into force aimed at creating a regulatory regime fit for the digital age. Much of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) will feel familiar, as the new...
Introduction The Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Transfer of Funds (Information on the Payer) Regulations 2017 (“the Regulations”) came into force on 26 June 2017. Here we recap on the key action points for trustees. For a...
Introduction After a long wait, HMRC has revised its internal VAT manual to make clear that the VAT treatment for professional fund management costs outlined in Notice 700/17 (the so-called 70/30 recovery method) will no longer be...
