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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 government has been pursuing a policy of bigger, fewer and better pension schemes and the scale proposals are a fundamental component of this policy. While the scale measures will likely […]

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...

Dan Traynor comments on proposed reform to divorce and separation in Professional Pensions

Dan Traynor, associate, comments on the clarity needed on cohabitation and sharing of future pension benefits. The lack of an agreed start date for cohabitation...

Michael Jones writes for Professional Pensions – How should trustees approach the new CDC world?

Collective defined contribution (CDC) is gathering momentum. The authorisation window for multi-employer CDC schemes opened this month and we expect several multi-employer CDC schemes live...

Sackers welcomes new CDC chapter

Helen Ball, partner, comments: “An exciting new chapter of CDC begins on 31 July. Regulations will come into force enabling multi-employer schemes for unconnected employers...

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...

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...