Year: 2025

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Sackers comments on CDC code of practice consultation

“Following on from the DWP’s publication of final regulations in October paving the way for whole-life unconnected multiple employer collective DC schemes (“UMES CDC”), TPR today launched a consultation on a “new look” CDC code...

David Saunders comments in Pensions Age

Pensions Age asks: If you could ask Father Christmas for anything to improve the UK pensions space, what would be on your wish list? Read David’s comment on page 62-63: Pensions Age December...

Sackers comments on trusteeship consultation

Against the backdrop of a changing pensions landscape, the DWP today published its highly-anticipated consultation on Trustees and governance, building a stronger future. Lucy Dunbar, partner, comments: “Trustees are at the helm of every...

Sackers comments on TPR’s updated administration guidance

TPR’s revised administration guidance published this morning is aimed at helping trustees and administrators deliver “high-quality services that safeguard member benefits and build trust in the pensions system”. Delivered at what...

Innovation: what should trustees be looking at?

Earlier this year, the Pensions Regulator launched an innovation support service with the aim of reducing barriers to innovation within the pensions industry. In the latest edition of Pensions Aspects, associate Enda Kerr explores what...

Sackers responds to Government consultation on retirement CDC reforms

Helen Ball, partner comments “The introduction of retirement CDC forms a pivotal part of the Government’s drive to improve retirement outcomes for members of DC schemes. It sits alongside other major reforms such as the expansion of...

Sackers announces 2025 promotions

We are delighted to announce our 2025 promotions. Polly Ehrman and Emily Rowley have been promoted to partner, Hannah Savill and Lucy Bennett to associate director, and Leanne Carter to senior associate. The promotions took effect on 1...

Alex Anslow comments on today’s Budget

Alex Anslow, associate director comments: “Rumours always swirl in the build-up to a Budget, but this year’s top contender today came to fruition. From 6 April 2029, pensions salary sacrifice contributions will be capped at £2,000.”...