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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 DB schemes will have new powers to release surplus. As a result, most of the current regime governing surplus payments on an ongoing basis will be repealed and replaced by […]
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...
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...
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...
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 that Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes will become widely adopted remains low, despite growing political and regulatory momentum, according to a new webinar...
Janet Brown, partner, comments: “Hot on the heels of the DWP’s consultation on new regulations for releasing surplus from ongoing DB schemes (issued 10 June),...
We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Organisational Award for Supporting Diversity at the Women in Pensions Awards, recognising our ongoing commitment to fostering...
We were delighted to participate in the latest Female Forum Pension Chapter breakfast roundtable, which brought together 30 pension industry leaders to discuss how to...
