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Introduction On 6 April 2022, HMRC released further guidance on some of the pensions tax issues associated with equalising benefits for the effect of GMPs. The guidance focuses specifically on tax issues arising in respect of correcting...
Introduction On 30 March 2022 the DWP published a consultation seeking views on proposals and draft regulations to improve the accessibility of illiquid assets for DC pension scheme investment. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this...
Introduction Whilst all was quiet for pensions in the Chancellor’s spring statement last week, April and the rest of 2022 heralds a number of changes for pension schemes. Where necessary, trustees and employers should seek advice on what...
Introduction On 31 January 2022, the DWP published a consultation on pensions dashboards, including draft regulations. The purpose of the consultation is to seek views on a range of policy areas relating to the creation of pensions...
Introduction On 17 January 2022, the DWP published its response to the July 2021 consultation, together with final regulations, on proposals to implement a “Stronger Nudge” to pensions guidance. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In...
Introduction On 16 December 2021, the PPF published its policy statement and formal levy rules for 2022/23. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key points Covid-19 Alternate Covenant Schemes (“ACSs”) Next steps Key points...
Introduction On 8 November 2021, regulations designed to protect savers against pension scams were laid before Parliament, alongside new TPR guidance to help guide trustees, pension managers and administrators through the new requirements....
Introduction On 21 October 2021, the DWP issued a consultation seeking views on proposals to require trustees of larger occupational pension schemes, authorised master trusts and authorised collective money purchase schemes (together,...
Introduction On 19 October 2021, the DWP published its response to the consultation on proposed regulations and statutory guidance to introduce simpler annual statements for members of DC auto-enrolment schemes. Final regulations (“the...
