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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 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,...
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 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...
As part of its Autumn Budget 2025, the Government confirmed that tax legislation would be amended to treat surplus payments from ongoing DB schemes to members (or to a dependant after their death) as authorised. Certain conditions will...
Sackers today commented on the DWP consultation on DB surplus flexibilities “Unlocking Value for Employers and Scheme Members”. From 6 April 2027, trustees of ongoing DB schemes will have new powers to release surplus. As a result,...
Dan Traynor, associate, comments on the clarity needed on cohabitation and sharing of future pension benefits. The lack of an agreed start date for cohabitation may make it difficult to distinguish between matrimonial and non-matrimonial...
Collective defined contribution (CDC) is gathering momentum. The authorisation window for multi-employer CDC schemes opened this month and we expect several multi-employer CDC schemes live by mid-2027. Retirement CDC (R-CDC) is also moving...
