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Introduction As has become customary for the pensions industry, April heralds a number of changes, and 2018 is no exception. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key dates TPAS’ dispute resolution function to move to TPO...
Introduction The DWP has finalised its proposals to simplify the process for consolidating DC pension schemes while maintaining member protection. The Occupational Pension Schemes (Preservation of Benefit and Charges and Governance)...
The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Authorisation regime for master trusts Chair’s annual governance statement DC bulk transfers without consent set to be simplified...
Introduction Our 2018 guide to buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions considers the continuing increase in bulk annuity transactions and offers practical tips for trustees on: steps trustees will need to take to get their scheme...
Introduction On 26 February 2018, the DWP published a response to the consultation on the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Employer Debt) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 together with a final version of the regulations, now called The...
Introduction On 26 February 2018, the DWP published the response to its consultation on the disclosure of costs, charges and investments in DC occupational schemes, together with a link to the final regulations. Click here for a PDF of...
Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q1 2018 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. On the horizon Retirement savings reforms...
The Finance & Investment Briefing – March 2018 (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: Buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity Environmental, social and governance investment Legal...
Background The DWP is consulting on draft regulations which are designed to enable bulk transfers of contracted-out rights to take place in certain circumstances without member consent, to schemes that have never been contracted-out. In...
