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The Pensions Ombudsman has recently taken a significant step into what has been for him relatively uncharted territory – that is, awarding a complainant their legal costs. On at least two occasions within the last few months, he has...
On 2 April 2003, the Advocate General delivered his opinion in the case of Allonby v Accrington & Rossendale College and others which was referred to the European Court of Justice by the Court of Appeal. Download...
For various reasons, including the current economic climate and greater scrutiny of occupational pensions, trustees and employers face more and more risks in running schemes. This is borne out, in part, by the Pensions Advisory...
Irrespective of her length of service, for all women whose expected week of child-birth is on or after 6 April 2003, Ordinary Maternity Leave (“OML”) is increased from 18 weeks to 26 weeks. In addition, a woman may be entitled...
Over the last few months, many household names struggling to counter scheme deficits have taken the significant step of increasing member contributions. This measure can offer employers, trustees and employees alike a more palatable...
From 6 April 2003, all schemes which provide “money purchase benefits” must supply members with an annual illustration of them. In this newsletter we consider the new requirements set out in the Occupational and Personal...
Under the Occupational Pension Schemes (Transfer Values) Regulations 1996, there are limited circumstances in which an individual’s cash equivalent transfer value can be reduced. There is also a prescribed time-frame for providing...
