Why the rules are just the beginning…
The benefit specification from start to finish When securing benefits through a bulk annuity policy with an insurer, it’s important to ensure the benefits are c...
The benefit specification from start to finish When securing benefits through a bulk annuity policy with an insurer, it’s important to ensure the benefits are c...
For many occupational pension schemes there is an interplay between the scheme’s benefit structure and gender that continues to necessitate the inclusion of a m...
As defined benefit schemes mature, de-risk and edge ever closer to buy-out and wind up, companies and trustees are increasingly focusing on different types of r...
Introduction Following requests from the industry to expand upon the section included in its methodology guidance, on 29 September 2021 PASA issued supplemental...
Introduction Several key changes are coming into effect from 1 October 2021 under the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (“PSA21”) and beyond. Where necessary, trustees a...
Sackers’ risk transfer experts reflect on some of the knottier aspects of buy-in and buy-out transactions, including deal preparation, benefit specification due...
Background In July, HMRC published a consultation on draft clauses for the Finance Bill 2021-22, including provisions which will increase normal minimum pension...
Introduction Against the backdrop of PSA21, on 8 September 2021, the DWP published a consultation seeking views on changes to the notifiable events regime. In...