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Opra (the Occupational Pensions Regulatory Authority) has published a new update on “avoiding pension liabilities – implications of the Pensions Act 2004”. Update 10 is primarily aimed at sponsoring employers and trustees...
Paul Myners reported in March 2001 on Institutional Investment. He recommended that pension scheme trustees voluntarily adopt a series of principles and best practice for investment decision making. The Government has been reviewing the...
On 10 December 2004, the second code of practice under the Pensions Act 2004 was published in draft for consultation. The consultation period ends on 4 March 2005, with the code expected to take effect by May 2005. The consultation paper...
On 8 December 2004, the first code of practice under the Pensions Act 2004 was published for consultation by the Department for Work and Pensions: “Whistleblowing” – Reporting breaches of the law. The draft code...
Draft regulations have been published for consultation to help fulfil the Government’s aim of replacing the pensions exemption under the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981 (TUPE) with pensions...
2004 has been a busy year for pensions, with much Parliamentary time dedicated to pensions reform. Although the Pensions Act 2004 has received Royal Assent, the road to implementation still lies ahead. Trustees and employers need to be...
