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Helen Ball discusses DC pension reform’s next chapter in Pensions Expert

Helen Ball, partner, looks ahead to the next few months and what they could bring for different sections of the DC market as reform implementation kicks off. Although it’s been a steep incline so far, we’ve made it to the halfway point of the year. With the football World Cup now dominating the headlines, there […]

Michael Jones joins Sackers

Sackers today announces the appointment of Michael Jones as a partner. David Saunders, senior partner, said: “Michael is an outstanding DC lawyer with extensive experience...

Sarah Henderson writes for Corporate Adviser – Smart governance in an age of AI

Sarah Henderson, associate director, explores how modern governance frameworks for pension schemes need to evolve as more members turn to AI to help them make decisions...

Sackers recruits new associates

Sackers today announced the appointment of Louise McRae and Annabella Hwang as associates, bringing the firm’s total number of lawyers to 79. David Saunders, senior...

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)...

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...

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...