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Introduction Death benefit and incapacity cases often involve highly personal and sensitive matters, and the decisions made can have a significant impact on the lives of those affected. It is therefore very important that the cases are...
Introduction TPR has today published the first in what is to be a series of annual statements on scheme funding. Aimed at providing guidance for trustees of DB schemes who are going through the valuation process, the statement sets out...
Introduction Following concerns raised by the pensions industry, HMRC has issuedguidance clarifying its position on fixed protection and continued life cover. In this Alert: Key points Background Restrictions on fixed protection Why is...
Introduction With the countdown to the Olympics well underway, the clock is also ticking towards the start of automatic enrolment. So while potential members of Team GB are put through their paces to qualify for London 2012, we examine the...
Introduction A threat to fixed protection has emerged from an unexpected source – continued life cover in respect of an individual’s dependants. In this Alert: Key points Background Restrictions on fixed protection Why is...
Introduction After much speculation that pensions tax relief would again be hit, the 2012 Budget may come as some relief to the industry. In this Alert: Key points State Pension Investment Taxation of pensions Key points SPA will be...
Introduction With effect from 6 April 2012, contracting-out on a DC basis (protected rights) will be abolished.1 On 29 February 2012, the DWP published its response to consultation, together with regulations aimed at assisting trustees in...
