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Two reviews announced in the Pensions White Paper of May last year are finally set to make progress this Spring. Consultation papers were published recently by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) relating to the “Deregulatory...
Occupational pension schemes are now subject to a dizzying array of levies. With various Pension Protection Fund (PPF) deadlines looming, we highlight the key information in respect of each levy and set out what can be expected for the...
Will the apportionment of liability between participating employers in a defined benefit (DB) occupational pension scheme cut off possible future access to the Pension Protection Fund (PPF)? This is the question posed in the recent case of...
Reacting to the growing number of employers offering defined benefit (DB) scheme members inducements (or incentives) to transfer out or accept a reduction in benefits, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published guidance aimed at employers,...
With just over 10 days remaining in the January transfer window (and perhaps in an attempt to knock David Beckham off the front page) the Government has made the most significant “move” of 2007 so far. As least in occupational...
The Companies Act 2006 received Royal Assent on 8 November 2006 but, for the most part, will not come into force until October 2008. This newsletter looks at the key provisions for pension schemes and when they are likely to be...
Following the publication of the Pensions White Paper back in May this year, last week saw the publication of the Government’s White Paper on personal accounts. It provides some long-awaited detail on how these accounts will operate...
