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General Code – nothing to fear for well-governed schemes

Helen Baker, partner, comments: “The long-awaited publication of the general code provides schemes with confirmation of TPR’s governance map so that they can chart their course for compliance....

The 2024 legal outlook for pensions

Senior partner David Saunders sets out his hopes and expectations for the industry in 2024, as part of an article in Professional Pensions which asks pension lawyers what they expect to be on their...

Pensions for a diverse customer base

Associate director Andrew Worthington comments on the current regulatory initiatives that are seeking to catch up with the huge expansion of pensions under auto-enrolment which has created a far more...

Naomi Brown sets out her top New Year’s resolutions for trustees

In an article published in Professional Pensions, senior counsel Naomi Brown suggests that it makes sense for trustees to make their own New Year’s resolutions – also known as setting strategic...

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What to do with DB schemes – the employer’s perspective

In an article for Corporate Adviser, senior counsel Nigel Cayless asks whether buy-out will remain the ultimate goal for DB schemes or whether evolving attitudes by employers to the use of DB...

Rethinking fiduciary duty

Stuart O’Brien gives his views on whether or not it is time to rethink the definition of fiduciary duty, in an article in Pensions Expert. Most experts are of the view that a written clarification,...

Naomi Brown discusses whether pension schemes fully cater for 2024 family life

With families preparing to celebrate the joyful festive period, senior counsel Naomi Brown reflects on modern family life and what this looks like for many going into 2024. In a recent article...

Five takeaways from the DWP’s review of TPR

The DWP recently published the outcome of its review of TPR. The report concludes that TPR is “broadly well-run and well regarded” and has a “strong relationship with the DWP”, noting the...