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IDRP

Schemes can operate either a one or two stage procedure to respond to complaints. With a one stage IDRP the decision must be taken by the trustees or managers. In a two-stage IDRP, a specified person (usually the pensions manager or...

Divorce: Pension sharing – timeline

Pre-Court proceedings   Before the divorce hearings begin, the parties can obtain information from their respective pension arrangements as to benefits e.g. basic valuation, pension credit arrangements, charges etc       Court...

Early leavers (DB): Basics

The rights of early leavers depend on how long they have been a member of the scheme before leaving service. Early leavers with at least 2 years’ pensionable service Early leavers with at least two years’ pensionable service have a...

Employer Debt: Basics

Under section 75 and section 75A of the PA95, where the value at the trigger time of a DB scheme’s assets is less than a scheme’s liabilities (both calculated on a prescribed basis), the amount equal to the difference is...

Employer Debt: Employment Cessation Events

A debt calculation is triggered when an employer has ceased to employ at least one person who is an active member of the scheme, and at least one other employer (who is not an employer who employs only members with DC benefits) continues...

TKU: Basics

The TKU requirements came into force in April 2006 and are backed by TPR’s code of practice (and specific scope documents). Trustees need to be “conversant” with the scheme’s – trust deed and rules statement...

Life Cover Only Members: Basics

Background An “occupational pension scheme” can only carry out activities which are “retirement-benefit activities” and provide death benefits if they are ancillary or supplemental to those activities. In summary, this...