Year: 2026

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Sackers survey highlights member communication considerations for risk transfer projects

Our latest webinar survey explored member-related considerations during risk transfer projects, revealing more than half (57%) of respondents* had experienced member issues during or after a project. These included concerns around...

Sackers hosts inaugural DC Conference

We were delighted to host our inaugural DC Conference. A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and a special thank you to our speakers for giving their time, sharing their insights and contributing to such engaging discussions. With a...

Sackers responds to DWP Consultation – Small Pots: a pathway for consolidation

As part of its plans for addressing the growing number of small, deferred DC pots, the DWP published its latest consultation today: Small Pots: a pathway for consolidation. Ferdy Lovett, partner, comments: “Having previously dealt with...

Helen Ball speaks at Pensions Age Autumn conference

Join us this Thursday at the Pensions Age Autumn Conference, where Helen Ball will be presenting – What’s Next for DC? Helen will explore the key priorities for those running DC arrangements, as the DC landscape continues to evolve...

Sackers responds to the latest Value for Money (VFM) framework consultation

Sackers responds to the DWP’s consultation setting out a “detailed proposed approach” to the new VFM framework for DC schemes, along with draft regulations and draft FCA rules (see our Alert for details). Helen Ball, partner,...

Adeline Chapman comments in Pensions Age

Adeline Chapman, partner, comments on pension scam safeguards in Pensions Age. Pension scam safeguards have made transfers safer, but red and amber flags have also created delays and complications for legitimate transfers. Beyond...

Sackers comments on The DWP’s consultation and discussion paper on DC pension scale requirements

The DWP’s consultation and discussion paper on DC pension scale requirements closes on 7 September 2026. Commenting on the consultation, Michael Jones, partner, said: “The government has been pursuing a policy of bigger, fewer and...

Sackers welcomes two new Graduate Solicitor Apprentices

Sackers welcomes Charlotte Adams and Fraser Sutton as Graduate Solicitor Apprentices. The Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme provides an alternative and accessible route into the legal profession, combining on-the-job training...