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01/08/2011: 7 Days

LEGISLATION The Taxation of Equitable Life (Payments) Order 2011 DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS State Pension Reform: Summary of responses to Green Paper Workplace pension reforms evaluation strategy Occupational Pension Schemes...

Bridge too far? DWP set to legislate

Introduction The Supreme Court’s decision in the Bridge Trustees case1 was published on 27 July 2011. It addresses the dividing line between DB and DC benefits. How the benefit is classified makes a difference to the protections...

25/07/2011: 7 Days

LEGISLATION • Finance Act gets Royal Assent • Regulations laid before Parliament HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS • “Pension Schemes Online” guide HM TREASURY • Public Service Pensions NATIONAL EMPLOYMENT SAVINGS TRUST • Annual...

The Road to 2012: Final Preparations Underway

Introduction With the launch1 of yet another consultation on workplace pension reforms, the 2012 starting line for automatic enrolment draws one step nearer. This latest consultation follows the findings of an independent review...

Pensions Tax Relief and the Order of the Finance Act

Introduction It has been announced today that the Finance Act 2011 received Royal Assent on 19 July 2011. The Act brings onto the statute books significant changes to pensions tax relief, including legislation to reduce the AA with effect...

18/07/2011: 7 Days

LEGISLATION • Finance No.3 Bill 2010-11 • Pensions Bill 2010-11 • Abolition of DC Contracting-out: amending regulations finalised DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS • The switch from RPI to CPI: Revised impact assessment •...

11/07/2011: 7 Days

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS • Workplace Pension Reforms Evaluation Strategy EUROPEAN INSURANCE AND OCCUPATIONAL PENSIONS AUTHORITY • Financial Stability Report 2011 • Review of the Pensions Directive: Draft response to Call for...