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Exposure Draft on Opra Note 1 – reporting to Opra

In October 2002, Opra announced plans to review its guidance for statutory whistleblowers, i.e. the scheme auditors and actuaries appointed by trustees. Opra has now published an Exposure Draft of Opra Note 1 (reporting to Opra) setting...

Costs and the Pensions Ombudsman

The Pensions Ombudsman has recently taken a significant step into what has been for him relatively uncharted territory – that is, awarding a complainant their legal costs. On at least two occasions within the last few months, he has...

Allonby v Accrington & Rossendale College and others – Access to occupational pension schemes for the self-employed?

On 2 April 2003, the Advocate General delivered his opinion in the case of Allonby v Accrington & Rossendale College and others which was referred to the European Court of Justice by the Court of Appeal. Download...

Managing risk – some essential steps

For various reasons, including the current economic climate and greater scrutiny of occupational pensions, trustees and employers face more and more risks in running schemes. This is borne out, in part, by the Pensions Advisory...

New family friendly rights applicable to employees from 6 April 2003

Irrespective of her length of service, for all women whose expected week of child-birth is on or after 6 April 2003, Ordinary Maternity Leave (“OML”) is increased from 18 weeks to 26 weeks. In addition, a woman may be entitled...

DB schemes – increasing member contributions

Over the last few months, many household names struggling to counter scheme deficits have taken the significant step of increasing member contributions. This measure can offer employers, trustees and employees alike a more palatable...