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Background HM Treasury issued a consultation on 30 July 2015, in which it seeks views on options to address possible barriers to individuals wanting to change existing pension arrangements in order to access the new pension freedoms. Among...
Background On 8 July 2015, HM Treasury published a consultation to examine whether there is a case for reforming pensions tax relief. The Government has asked for views on the potential for reform. While the consultation itself does not...
Background On 4 March 2015, the FCA published a consultation on proposed changes to its pension transfer rules that are designed to support the new flexible pensions regime which came into force on 6 April 2015. The new regime brings...
Background On 12 February 2015, TPR published a consultation on guidance for trustees of DB schemes on member requests for transfers from DB to DC schemes. Among other things, the draft guidance aims to: help trustees ensure they have...
Background On 1 December 2014, the DWP published a consultation on draft regulations aimed at further simplifying the automatic enrolment process and reducing the burdens on employers. The measures are designed to: introduce an alternative...
Background As part of the Government’s “Transparency and trust” reforms, The Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Bill (the Bill) is being introduced with a view to, among other things, precluding the appointment of corporate...
Background On 10 October 2014, the Department for Communities and Local Government (DCLG) published a consultation on draft regulations relating to the introduction of governance and cost control arrangements for the new Local Government...
