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What does rising inflation mean for pension schemes?

The UK’s Consumer Price Index recently rose by 10.1%, the highest annual inflation rate since 1982, with reports indicating this could increase further in the coming months. Trustees of defined...

Sackers retains its top tier ranking in new Chambers UK guide

Sackers has maintained its top tier ranking for pensions in the new edition of Chambers UK, for another year. Chambers UK describes Sackers as a “distinguished pensions boutique with a broad array...

Net zero in practice – PMI webinar

Sackers led a discussion on what making a net zero commitment means in practice. The panel included representatives Stuart O’Brien and Ian Cormican from Sackers and Padmesh Shukla from TfL Pension...

Jacqui Reid comments in the FT

Jacqui Reid, partner, is quoted in two recent articles in the Financial Times on the impact of the current LDI issues for pension schemes (you can read the full articles here and here). You will need...

Sackers responds to DB funding and investment regulations consultation

The DWP’s consultation on draft regulations setting out significant new requirements for defined benefit (“DB”) schemes to have a funding and investment strategy closes today. Designed to bring...

Increase in Normal Minimum Pension Age – How Can Trustees Prepare?

First announced in 2014, legislation has now been passed to implement the increase in Normal Minimum Pension Age or “NMPA” from 55 to 57 with effect from 6 April 2028. Sarah Clay’s article in...

Sackers recruits three new associates

Sackers continues to expand with the hiring of Sam Taylor, Bethan Rowlands and George Carr as associates. Their arrival takes the total number of qualified lawyers at Sackers to 63. David Saunders,...

Opportunities and pitfalls for employers in the current pensions landscape

Spending time to get a company’s pension strategy right can avoid additional cost and complexity down the track. In this webinar, hosted by Hays, partners Helen Ball and Ferdy Lovett will highlight...