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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 fantastic turnout and a real buzz throughout the day, it was great to see […]

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Sackers comments on Defined Benefit pension scheme surplus payments to members consultation

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...

Sackers welcomes DB surplus flexibilities but practical questions remain

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...