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ESG and climate change
Podcast: Stuart O’Brien discusses climate change and responsible investments for Pensions Expert

Stuart O’Brien, Partner and Tegs Harding discuss climate change and responsible investments, another row at the Universities Superannuation Scheme, and the cartelisation of the advisory market. Download the Pensions expert podcast...

Checklist
Oliver Topping comments on deferred choice underpin solution to McCloud in Pensions Expert

The government has confirmed it will opt for the deferred choice underpin solution to the McCloud problem, which despite being the right choice according to pensions specialists, will open the floodgates of administration woes for public...

Transfers
Emily Rowley writes in Pensions Expert on how to achieve diversity in pension schemes’ boards

Emily Rowley, senior associate, writes in Pensions Expert on the issue of diversity & inclusion for pension schemes and given practical steps trustees could consider when looking to address their own approach to diversity. Read the...

ESG and climate change
Stuart O’Brien comments on climate risk governance and TCFD reporting changes

Stuart O’Brien, partner comments on the DWP’s consultation launching today (27 January) on new Climate Change Governance and Reporting Regulations. The consultation confirms a “significant portion” of mandatory...

TPR's strengthened powers
Ian Pittaway comments in Professional Pensions on the potential for a revival of the clearance process under TPRs strengthened powers

Ian Pittaway, Sackers senior partner, noted that TPR’s strengthened powers under the Pension Schemes Bill, which introduces criminal and civil offences for pension funding negligence, means that boards and individuals may once again...

Pension Schemes Act
Claire Carey comments on the Pension Schemes Bill set for final debate

Claire Carey, Partner comments on the final debate of the Pension Schemes Bill next week. The wide-ranging pensions legislation is set for the next stage of debate on 19 January, during which the House of Commons and House of Lords will...

Buy-in / Buy-out / Longevity
Sackers advises Marie Curie on £30m buy-in with L&G

L&G have announced the completion of a £30 million buy-in with the Marie Curie pension plan in early January in a transaction that secures the benefits of over 300 members and their dependants. Sackers is delighted to have assisted...