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With the government threatening to mandate private markets investment for DC pension schemes, partners Andy Lewis and Stuart O’Brien argue that trustees’ fiduciary duty deserves a more stable, long-term foundation. “Legislative...
Partner Eleanor Daplyn and senior associate Bethan Rowlands explore the variety of endgame options and strategies available to schemes in a technical supplement published by Pensions Management Institute. Many schemes are finding...
Sackers was last night crowned Pensions Lawyers of the Year at the Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2025. David Saunders, senior partner, said: “This is a real testament to the dedication and collaborative spirit of our team at...
Small pots – a future route to greater DC consolidation? Automatic enrolment and frequent job switching have led to a surge in small, dormant pension pots, now a growing challenge for Government. In response, ministers have confirmed...
The Pension Schemes Bill is being introduced into Parliament today. Intended to “transform the £2 trillion pensions landscape to ensure savers get good returns for each pound they save, and drive investment into the economy”, the wide...
Hot on the heels of the recent Mansion House Accord, the Government has today published the Pensions Investment Review Final Report and its response to its consultation on “Unlocking the UK pensions market for growth”. Senior counsel...
Leanne Carter discusses the fragmented regulatory landscape, with no joined-up approach when it comes to supporting more vulnerable pension savers. Across the pensions industry, most DC developments are introduced in an even-handed way,...
The Government today published its highly anticipated response to last year’s DB options consultation. Subject to certain safeguards, the key headline is that it is pressing ahead with plans to give trustees power to pass a resolution...
The Cancer Research UK Pension Scheme, sponsored by Cancer Research UK has successfully concluded a £280m bulk purchase annuity transaction with Standard Life. This buy-in transaction covers c. 2,800 members. Sackers advised the trustees...
