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Emily Rowley speaks about DB consolidation options

Associate director Emily Rowley was one of the speakers at Barnett Waddingham’s DB conference on 25 April on the evolution of the alternative risk transfer market and the role of endgame solutions. Emily joined Barnett Waddingham risk transfer partner Richard Gibson and Clara Pensions CEO Simon True in a discussion which explored the benefits of...

Janet Brown comments on DB surpluses as the Government’s consultation draws to a close

Partner Janet Brown comments: “After decades in the wilderness, DB surpluses are back in business. The Government’s consultation on options for DB schemes, which closes tomorrow (19 April),...

Sackers comments on TPR’s “statement of strategy” consultation

With the new funding regime edging ever closer to the finishing line, TPR’s consultation on the new statement of strategy (“the Statement”) closes tomorrow, 16 April 2024. Forming an integral...

Jacqui Reid comments on the challenge in measuring value for money

Partner Jacqui Reid is quoted in an article for Pensions Age which covers the efforts of regulators and the industry in developing a new framework to measure and report on value for money (VFM)....

An overview of the ESG hurdles facing pension scheme trustees

In an in-depth article for Solicitors Journal, partner Stuart O’Brien and senior associate Lucy Swart-Mallett review the hurdles facing pension scheme trustees in relation to ESG issues. While...

The continuing, and increasing, case for public engagement in the changing pension landscape

The DC model of pensions savings has increased the need for members to understand and manage their pension savings. However, the lack of member engagement in pensions has been a long-standing issue...

Minor breaches – getting it right when things go wrong

Managing breaches, regardless of size, is part and parcel of scheme governance and trustees have various legal duties in this area. In a recent article for Professional Pensions, senior counsel Naomi...