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Pension Schemes Act 2021

The most significant piece of pensions legislation in over a decade finally hit the statute books today. Several years in the making, the Pension Schemes Act 2021 will bolster TPR’s powers through new criminal and civil sanctions, compel DB trustees and employers to think longer term by introducing a new funding and investment strategy, and...

Sackers survey reveals transfers to DC master trusts will continue into 2021 and beyond

Sacker & Partners LLP (Sackers), the UK’s leading specialist law firm for pensions and retirement savings, today announced the results of their recent survey which clearly shows that transfers...

Buy-in / Buy-out / Longevity
Sackers advises Carillion scheme on £150m PPF+ buy-out with L&G

The Mowlem (1993) Pension Scheme announces its £150m PPF+ buy-out with L&G. This momentous transaction secures the benefits of around 1,000 members, offering income above compensation levels....

ESG and climate change
Podcast: Stuart O’Brien discusses climate change and responsible investments for Pensions Expert

Stuart O’Brien, Partner and Tegs Harding discuss climate change and responsible investments, another row at the Universities Superannuation Scheme, and the cartelisation of the advisory market....

Checklist
Oliver Topping comments on deferred choice underpin solution to McCloud in Pensions Expert

The government has confirmed it will opt for the deferred choice underpin solution to the McCloud problem, which despite being the right choice according to pensions specialists, will open the...

Transfers
Emily Rowley writes in Pensions Expert on how to achieve diversity in pension schemes’ boards

Emily Rowley, senior associate, writes in Pensions Expert on the issue of diversity & inclusion for pension schemes and given practical steps trustees could consider when looking to address their...

ESG and climate change
Stuart O’Brien comments on climate risk governance and TCFD reporting changes

Stuart O’Brien, partner comments on the DWP’s consultation launching today (27 January) on new Climate Change Governance and Reporting Regulations. The consultation confirms a...