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Introduction The Government has today published its final plans for the restriction of pensions tax relief. In a move which will come as a relief to many DB scheme members, the revised AA has been set at £50,000 – higher than...
EQUALITY AND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Equality Act Starter Kit HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Updates to the Registered Pension Schemes Manual HM TREASURY Public Sector Pensions: Hutton publishes Interim Report NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PENSION...
Introduction In June 2010, John Hutton, the former Labour Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, was appointed to examine the future of public sector pensions as chair of the independent Public Service Pensions Commission. Today, the...
Background TPR published draft guidance on transfer incentives for consultation on 13 July 2010. We use the term “transfer incentives” in line with the way it is used in the draft guidance. That is, as a broad term for the practice...
LEGISLATION Equality Act 2010 Finance (No. 2) Bill 2010-11 DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS, INNOVATION & SKILLS BIS announces corporate governance review DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Automatic enrolment: Publication of the Government’s...
Introduction DC member communications are crucial to help employees make appropriate decisions about their pension benefits. However, negotiating the legal restrictions leaves many employers feeling they are prevented from providing the...
Introduction Welcome to the first in our new series of newsletters from the Sackers’ Governance Team, taking a fresh look at scheme governance in practice. A trustee board made up of individuals with the right skill set is a fundamental...
