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PCRIG launches consultation on new guide to climate-related financial risks for pension schemes

The Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group (PCRIG) today launched a public consultation on new non-statutory guidance for the trustees of occupational pension schemes on assessing, managing and reporting climate-related risks. PCRIG was set up last summer by the DWP, TPR and other government departments to develop industry-wide guidance for pension scheme trustees on climate-related risks...

Claire Carey comments on 2020 Budget

On 11 March 2020, the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered the 2020 Budget Claire Carey, partner, commented: “Having only been in office for a few short weeks the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak, delivered...

Sackers launches latest guidance on ESG and climate change

Sackers today published its fourth guide for trustees on Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) and climate change. The aim of this new guide is to help pension scheme trustees respond...

Sackers publishes latest guide on buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity solutions

Sackers has published its refreshed 2020 guide for trustees on buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity solutions. This guide considers the increasingly active bulk annuity market and offers practical tips...

Guy Opperman praises Stuart O’Brien’s role in delivering the Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group guidance for pension schemes

Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman explains why the climate crisis should be the number one issue for every scheme. Guy Opperman says: “From the Law Commission’s report in June 2017 to the...

Five Sackers’ lawyers nominated for the Professional Pensions’ Women in Pensions Awards

Sackers are delighted to have five lawyers nominated for the Professional Pensions’ Women in Pensions Awards Partners Faith Dickson, Jacqui Reid and Michaela Berry, together with senior associate...

Sackers named Pensions Law Firm of the Year for the second year running at Pensions Age Awards 2020

Sackers was named Pensions Law Firm of the Year, from a shortlist of 12 law firms, at the 7th annual Pensions Age Awards on 27 February. Ian Pittaway, senior partner at Sackers, commented:  “We...