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DWP consultation on draft legislation to extend CDC provision to whole-life unconnected multiple employer schemes and other related provisions

Background The DWP has issued a consultation on draft legislation to extend CDC provision to whole-life unconnected multiple employer schemes and other related provisions. In this response General comments Responses to specific questions...

The Value for Money Framework: consultation

Background On 8 August 2024, the FCA published a consultation on detailed rules and guidance for a new value for money (“VFM”) framework. In this response General comments General comments We welcome and support the policy aim of...

Pensions Investment Review: Call for Evidence

Background On 4 September 2024, the Government published a call for evidence as part the first phase of its pensions investment review. This first phase aims to boost investment, increase pension pots and tackle waste in the pensions...

PSIG consultation: evolution or extinction?

Background On 1 May 2024, the Pensions Scams Industry Group (“PSIG”) issued a consultation to determine the future of the organisation. In this response General comments Responses to specific consultation questions General comments...

Options for Defined Benefits schemes: consultation

Background On 23 February 2024, the DWP issued a consultation on options for Defined Benefit schemes. In this response General comments Responses to specific consultation questions General comments As pensions lawyers our expertise lies,...

TPR Statement of strategy: consultation

Background On 5 March 2024, the Pensions Regulator (“TPR”) issued a consultation (“the Consultation”) on the statement of strategy (“the Statement”) that DB trustees will need to submit as part of planning and managing their...

Advice Guidance Boundary Review – proposals for closing the advice gap

Background On 8 December 2023, the FCA and HMT published a policy paper on the advice guidance boundary, with initial proposals to change the way financial advice and support are delivered to consumers. It aims to help develop a regulatory...