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Introduction The Finance (No.2) Bill (“the Bill”) was published today, 23 March 2023. With the notable exception of the abolition of the LTA, which is being dealt with by a separate Finance Bill, the Bill sets out measures which are...
Introduction Rumours of changes to pensions tax were rife in the run-up to this year’s Spring Budget, and many were on the money. Aiming to help ensure that “high skilled individuals such as NHS clinicians are not disincentivised from...
For scientists and science fiction fans out there, the idea of portals brings amazing possibilities of exploration of space and time. Although not quite so out of this world, pensions member portals are now starting to revolutionise the...
Introduction Designed to implement new requirements set out in the PSA21 for DB schemes to have a funding and investment strategy (“the F&I Strategy”), and to submit a written statement of that strategy (“the Statement”) to...
Stronger than yesterday. Or at least come 1 June, if your scheme contains DC benefits, you’ll need to be. Why? Because in January the DWP published final regulations[1](the “Regulations”) requiring DC trustees to implement a Stronger...
Introduction Whilst all was quiet for pensions in the Chancellor’s spring statement last week, April and the rest of 2022 heralds a number of changes for pension schemes. Where necessary, trustees and employers should seek advice on what...
Introduction On 17 January 2022, the DWP published its response to the July 2021 consultation, together with final regulations, on proposals to implement a “Stronger Nudge” to pensions guidance. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In...
