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Sackers wins Organisational Award for Supporting Diversity

We’re thrilled to have been named winner of the Organisational Award for Supporting Diversity at the Women in Pensions Awards 2026. It was fantastic to hear the judges highlight our inclusive culture, the positive action we are taking on disability inclusion and menopause support, and our work to create wider access to the profession. These […]

Sackers responds to Government Consultation: ‘Trustees and governance, building a stronger future’

The Government has published its highly anticipated response to last year’s “Trustees and governance, building a stronger future” consultation. Lucy Dunbar, partner, comments: “Trusteeship comes...

Sackers urges pension schemes to prepare now for inheritance tax changes  

A poll conducted during a recent Sackers webinar on the new regime, highlighted areas of continuing uncertainty and the practical challenges schemes will need to...

Sackers comments on DWP’s draft guidance on trustees’ fiduciary duties

On 5 November 2026, the DWP published draft guidance on “Pension fund investment: Fiduciary and related duties of trustees”, with the consultation running until 28...

Sackers comments on TPR’s new AI guidance for pension schemes

TPR today published new guidance encouraging trustees of pension schemes to explore how AI could be used “to deliver better member outcomes” whilst protecting against...

Sackers retains top rankings in Legal 500 and Chambers 2027

Sackers has once again retained its top tier rankings for both pensions and pensions litigation in the 2027 editions of Chambers and Legal 500. The...

Oliver Topping comments in The Daily Express

Oliver Topping, chair of the SPP’s Legislation Committee, comments on the increase in the Normal Minimum Pension Age. Read more in: The Daily Express

Getting CDC right: Jacqui Reid speaks at Pensions UK Conference

At the Pensions UK Annual Conference, Jacqui Reid highlighted that stakeholder alignment will be critical to the success of CDC, with trustees, employers and providers...

Pensions Expert covers Hannah Savill’s insights on AI governance at The Pensions UK Conference

Speaking at the Pensions UK Conference, Hannah Savill, associate director, explored how pension scheme trustees can approach the governance and oversight of AI. The recently...