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01/03/2010: 7 Days

LEGISLATION Special Annual Allowance The Pensions Act 2004 (Commencement No. 14) Order 2010 The Social Security (Maximum Additional Pension) Regulations 2010 The Pensions Regulator (Contribution Notices) (Sum Specified following Transfer)...

Disclosure: Sackers’ response to consultation

Background A consultation on the proposals and draft regulations on disclosure of information requirements applying to occupational and personal pension schemes was published by the DWP on 6 January 2010. We support the approach which...

Internal controls: Sackers’ response to consultation

Background Consultation on the draft revised guidance on internal controls was published by TPR on 1 December 2009. We note that the aim of the present consultation is to encourage and assist schemes, in particular the trustees of smaller...

Data Protection: New Enforcement Powers!

Introduction The DPA came into force on 1 March 2000. It provides a framework of eight guiding principles that “balance[s] the legitimate needs of organisations to collect and use personal data for business and other purposes against the...

22/02/2010: 7 Days

ACTUARIAL PROFESSION Institute of Actuaries: Jane Curtis named president-elect HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS More schemes file on time NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PENSION FUNDS New Global Investment Performance Standards unveiled ORGANISATION FOR...

PPF levy deadlines 2010/11

In this Alert: Key points PPF Levy – a quick recap Reducing the risk Deadlines Levy determination The 2011-12 Levy In other PPF news Key points Important deadlines are fast approaching for schemes to submit information for...

15/02/2010: 7 Days

DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Response to consultation on PPF regulations FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY Hector Sants to step down as CEO of the FSA HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Relief at source claim forms updated INVESTMENT GOVERNANCE GROUP...