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Introduction In a Budget that generally contains little that is new for workplace pension schemes, the Chancellor has announced the introduction of a new objective for TPR. In this Alert: Key points A new statutory objective for TPR...
Introduction Despite the best efforts of trustees and administrators, the misstatement and overpayment of benefits is not an uncommon event. These cases can often lead to protracted member complaints, many of which result in a complaint to...
Introduction The DWP has issued its response to two 2012 consultations, together with draft legislation. Since all the changes will come into force on 1 April 2013, it has merged all the amendments into one set of regulations (the...
Introduction The European Court has rejected a claim that workplace DB pension schemes in the UK should be exempt from paying VAT on investment management services. In this Alert: Key points Background Appeal to the First Tier Tribunal...
Introduction In December 2012, the PPF revised its contingent assets guidance (the “Guidance”) for the levy year 2013/14, with the aim of giving schemes “a better steer” on what to consider when planning to use...
Introduction With the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Bill currently before Parliament and an ET decision1 at the end of last year deciding it is unlawful for pension schemes to provide anything other than a full survivor’s pension to...
Introduction The latest DWP consultation1 revisits the disclosure requirements for occupational and personal pension schemes, with a view to harmonising the requirements where possible and updating them in line with changes in...
