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Residual risk cover may not always be the silver bullet schemes believe

Sackers announces the results of their most recent webinar survey, showing that the majority of respondents (55%) think residual risk cover is a must have, with 35% believing it to be a nice to have. Ralph McClelland, partner commented:...

Project management
Kirsty Pake highlights new transfer regulations in Employee Benefits

Kirsty Pake, senior associate, looks at how the new transfer regulations are intended to scupper pension scams but warns that time is very short for trustees and administrators to get to grips with the new requirements before they come...

Lucy Bennett discusses keeping up with TKU requirements

Associate, Lucy Bennett discusses Trustee Knowledge and Understanding (TKU) and the changes fast approaching. Trustees need to be mindful of those which will impact them and when they come into force. Read the full article in Pensions...

Sonya Fraser discusses new defined benefit superfunds in Corporate Adviser

Sonya Fraser, associate director comments on two new defined benefit superfunds, being poised to offer a new option for DB schemes and their members. Read the full article in Corporate...

Shannon Diggory comments on recognising gender in pension schemes in Professional Pensions

Shannon Diggory, associate comments on the benefits within schemes that are determined by reference to a male or female gender identity. While a member can legally change their gender, only those of male and female are recognised in UK...

TPR's strengthened powers
Kirsty Pake comments on TPR’s new transfer regulations

Kirsty Pake, senior associate comments on The Pensions Regulator’s new guidance for helping trustees understand their new powers to halt suspicious transfers. The regulations, arising from the Pension Schemes Act 2021, introduce a...

Project management
Helen Ball comments on new rules for member comms in Pensions Expert

Helen Ball, partner considers whether new annual pension statement regulations coming into force next year will help improve individuals’ understanding of their pensions. Read the full article in Pensions Expert...