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Material detriment code revisited

Largely, in response to fears that the Pensions Regulator’s (TPR) anti-avoidance powers were not sufficient to tackle risks posed to members’ benefits by “new business models” and the like, the Pensions Act 2008...

Review of disclosure of information requirements applying to occupational, personal and stakeholder pension schemes

Sacker & Partners LLP has responded to the consultation by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) on the “Review of disclosure of information requirements applying to occupational, personal and stakeholder pension...

04/05/2009: 7 Days

LEGISLATION Finance Bill 2009 DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Consultation on proposals for the personal accounts scheme order and rules State Pensions Reform: Briefing pack for advisers EUROPEAN UNION European Commission publishes report...

27/04/2009: 7 Days

LEGISLATION Equality Bill 2009 The Local Government Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2009 FINANCIAL SERVICES AUTHORITY FSA implements changes to simplify the Financial Services Compensation Scheme GOVERNMENT ACTUARY`S DEPARTMENT GAD...

Budget 2009: “Building Britain’s future”

In the midst of what the Treasury describes as the “worst global finanical crisis for generations”, Alistair Darling delivered his credit crunch Budget on 22 April 2009. As the Budget focuses on support for individuals and...

20/04/2009: 7 Days

ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH INSURERS “Bulk Insured Pensions” guide for trustees HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS Change to HMRC bank account details Employee`s guide to minimum contributions (CA17) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF PENSION FUNDS NAPF...

13/04/2009: 7 Days

LEGISLATION The Occupational Pension Schemes (Contracting-out) (Amendment) Regulations 2009 DEPARTMENT FOR WORK AND PENSIONS Response to the consultation on the Occupational, Personal and Stakeholder Pensions (Miscellaneous Amendment)...