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Janet Brown comments on the impact of COVID-19 on DB schemes in New Law Journal

Janet Brown, partner says the Pensions Ombudsman will take The Pensions Regulator’s guidance on board when dealing with member complaints referable to this period. But...

Joanna Smith comments in Pensions Age on “the new normal”

Joanna Smith, Partner, shares her tips to make working from home run that bit more smoothly as face-to-face meetings and travelling into the office declines....

Emma Martin comments in Employee Benefits on keeping calm about your retirement plans despite the impact of COVID-19

Emma Martin, associate director, comments in Employee Benefits on the impact of COVID-19 on retirement savings, urging those worried about seeing their pension pots diminish...

TPR launches interim regime for defined benefit superfunds

Today The Pensions Regulator (TPR) have published regulatory guidance for those setting up and running defined benefit (DB) superfunds. Since the DWP’s consultation on consolidation of...

Andrew Harper comments on scheme funding during the coronavirus pandemic

Associate, Andrew Harper comments on scheme funding arrangements during these unprecedented times. Trustees who are currently negotiating a valuation should be considering what they can...

Sackers participates in the development of a new DC Chair’s Statement template

Sackers is delighted to have contributed to the development of a new template for the DC Chair’s Statement for pension scheme trustees. Produced by the...

Aaron Dunning-Foreman comments in Corporate Adviser on the potential for claims against DC schemes if member expectations are not met

Associate, Aaron Dunning-Foreman, has written in Corporate Adviser on the potential for a rise in claims from members of Defined Contribution (DC) schemes if their...

Sam Dalling comments in IPE magazine on how trustees should prepare themselves now for new ESG deadlines

Associate, Sam Dalling, has written in IPE magazine on the opportunity for trustees to use the COVID-19 lockdown as a chance to better prepare themselves...