Year: 2026

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Sackers responds to Conditions for Transfers Consultation

Georgina Jones, partner, comments: “We welcome the DWP’s efforts to refine the transfer regulations and make the process work more effectively for pension savers while maintaining important protections against scams. While the...

Confidence in CDC adoption remains low despite growing policy momentum, Sackers survey finds

Confidence that Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes will become widely adopted remains low, despite growing political and regulatory momentum, according to a new webinar survey by Sackers. Polling conducted during a...

Sackers responds to HMRC Surplus Consultation

Janet Brown, partner, comments: “Hot on the heels of the DWP’s consultation on new regulations for releasing surplus from ongoing DB schemes (issued 10 June), HMRC has joined the summer of surplus consultation party, issuing its own...

Sackers shortlisted for Women in Pensions Award

We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Organisational Award for Supporting Diversity at the Women in Pensions Awards, recognising our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. Hosted by Professional Pensions,...

Solving the DC retirement puzzle

We were delighted to participate in the latest Female Forum Pension Chapter breakfast roundtable, which brought together 30 pension industry leaders to discuss how to solve the DC retirement puzzle. We were privileged to hear from Georgia...

Helen Ball discusses DC pension reform’s next chapter in Pensions Expert

Helen Ball, partner, looks ahead to the next few months and what they could bring for different sections of the DC market as reform implementation kicks off. Although it’s been a steep incline so far, we’ve made it to the halfway point...

Michael Jones joins Sackers

Sackers today announces the appointment of Michael Jones as a partner. David Saunders, senior partner, said: “Michael is an outstanding DC lawyer with extensive experience advising own-trust schemes, master trusts, and providers. His...

Sarah Henderson writes for Corporate Adviser – Smart governance in an age of AI

Sarah Henderson, associate director, explores how modern governance frameworks for pension schemes need to evolve as more members turn to AI to help them make decisions about their retirement. Read the full article in Corporate...