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Public sector briefing – December 2015

The Public Sector briefing December 2015 highlights the latest developments in public sector pensions In this briefing: LGPS: Investment reform criteria and guidance New LGPS Investment Regulations MiFID reforms: Impact on LGPS...

Pensions & investment litigation briefing – December 2015

The Pensions & Investment Litigation Briefing discusses “Lessons from the Ombudsman” In this briefing: The Ombudsman’s caseload Transfers: what is a reasonable timeframe? Misquotes: relying on an incorrect benefit...

DC briefing – October 2015

The DC briefing highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Four key DC issues Spotlight interview with Andrew Warwick-Thompson, Executive Director at the Pensions Regulator...

Finance & investment briefing – September 2015

The Finance & investment briefing takes a look at current issues of interest to pension schemes and investors. In this Briefing: Five things to know about escrow arrangements Focus on OTC derivatives regulation Legal...

Quarterly briefing – September 2015

Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing September 2015 (PDF, 1.05 MB) highlights significant developments in pensions law, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal...

DC briefing – July 2015

Welcome to the latest edition of our DC briefing, which highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. It has been a busy few months but we now have all the DC pension freedoms (not to mention the minimum governance...

Finance & investment briefing – June 2015

The Finance & investment briefing takes a look at current issues of interest to pension schemes and investors. In this Briefing: Five things to know about VAT Focus on custody: implications of the FCA’s £126 million fine In...