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Introduction Sackers’ Public Sector Unit has wide experience of working with organisations on the complex legal and compliance issues that face public sector schemes and broadly comparable “passport” schemes. In this newsletter...
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Introduction Sackers’ Public Sector Unit has wide experience of working with organisations on the complex legal and compliance issues that face public sector schemes and broadly comparable “passport” schemes. In this newsletter...
In this Alert: Key point The 2009 Consultation Responses to consultation 2010 Consultation on draft regulations The future for disclosure? Key points Procedures for electronic communications between pension schemes and their members will...
Normal minimum pension age (NMPA) is the earliest age at which a member’s pension benefits can be taken under a registered pension scheme without higher tax charges applying. In general, NMPA will increase from age 50 to 55 from 6 April...
The 2009 Pre-Budget Report was delivered on 9 December 2009 by the Chancellor, Alistair Darling. There are a number of key measures affecting pensions: The Government is consulting on restrictions to pensions tax relief for high earners...
A new version of TPR’s code of practice on trustee knowledge and understanding was published on 30 November, having come into force on 26 November 2009. The revised code and scope guidance build on the lessons learned since the TKU code...
NMPA is the earliest age at which a member`s pension benefits can be taken under a registered pension scheme without higher tax charges applying. In general, NMPA will increase from age 50 to 55 from 6 April 2010. Pensions may be paid from...
From April 2011, if the Government`s proposals contained in a recent consultation get the green light, additional paternity leave (APL) and pay provisions will come into force for fathers. The proposals are intended to provide parents with...
