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A surplus of publications?

There was a double dose of publications yesterday with the Pensions Regulator (TPR) issuing a statement New defined benefit surplus flexibilities and the Government (DWP) publishing its consultation on: Surplus Flexibilities for Defined Benefit Pension Schemes: Unlocking Value for Employers and Scheme Members with draft regulations due in 2027 (though sooner than we thought in […]

Sackers comments on long awaited transfers consultation

The Government has today launched its long-awaited consultation on key changes to the traffic-light transfer conditions which were introduced back in November 2021. Adeline Chapman,...

Jacqui Reid joins DC and master trust roundtable

Jacqui Reid, partner, recently participated in a roundtable hosted by Pensions Age. Joining a panel of industry experts, she contributed to discussions on default retirement...

Janet Brown comments in Pensions Age

Janet Brown, partner, comments on endgame planning in Pensions Age.As the number of endgame paths increases, those managing DB schemes are deciding which route to...

Sackers comments on Pensions Commission’s interim report

Against the backdrop of the Pensions Commission’s interim report published today, Helen Ball, partner, comments: “It’s over two decades since the first Pensions Commission laid...

Sackers awarded Silver Accreditation by LGBT Great

We’ve been awarded the Silver Accreditation by LGBT Great in recognition of our commitment to LGBTQ+ workplace empowerment. This accreditation affirms the progress we’re making...

The Great Pensions Singalong

Sackers, along with Standard Life and Isio, were delighted to host the first Great Pensions Singalong at St Mary-le-Bow church on Cheapside. Over 60 people...

Schemes poised to act as Virgin Media remedy becomes law, Sackers survey reveals

Schemes are already gearing up to make use of the new Virgin Media remedy following its inclusion in the Pension Schemes Act 2026, according to...

Sackers advises Rothesay on £160m buy-in for Bakkavor Pension Scheme

The Scheme is sponsored by Bakkavor Foods Limited, an international food manufacturing company specialising in freshly prepared foods, which was acquired by Greencore Group Plc...