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Implementation Statements – what do trustees need to do and by when?

All occupational pension schemes must prepare an annual report and accounts within seven months of the end of each “scheme year”. However, on and from 1 October 2020, there is a new requirement that annual report and accounts must also...

Consultation — Improving outcomes for members of DC schemes

Introduction On 11 September 2020, the DWP published its response to the February 2019 consultation, “Investment Innovation and Future Consolidation” (“the 2019 Consultation”). The response includes a further consultation on...

DC briefing – August 2020

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Default fund charge cap under review VfM assessments and IGCs PLSA chair’s statement template – not a one size fits all Regulatory...

Corporate briefing – July 2020

Contents Our Sackers Corporate briefing (PDF) takes a look at the latest developments in pensions for employers and corporate investors. In this briefing: Scheme funding – what employers need to know Employers under strain – pensions...

Hot topic: Are DC schemes really “no strings attached” for employers?

For many employers, the attraction of a DC scheme is that their responsibility starts and ends with making the right contributions. This is particularly the case where the employer uses a group personal pension (“GPP”) or a master...

DC briefing – March 2020

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Future of trusteeship and governance revealed The Pension Schemes Bill returns Costs information and “investment pathways” in...

DC briefing – October 2019

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Is your data Dashboard ready? Collective defined contribution (CDC) What’s on the horizon? Spotlight: Moving to a master...