Type: Briefings

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ESG and climate change for pension funds

Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG) factors in pension scheme investing continue to dominate headlines and trustee duties. Our new guide for 2020, ESG and climate change for pension funds, considers how trustees should...

DC briefing – March 2020

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Future of trusteeship and governance revealed The Pension Schemes Bill returns Costs information and “investment pathways” in...

Buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity solutions

A guide for trustees 2020 2019 was another record-breaking year for the industry and we are delighted to have advised on some of the most significant transactions. These included 13 separate bulk annuity transactions, with an aggregate...

Finance & investment briefing – March 2020

Our Finance & investment briefing takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this issue, we are pleased to present an overview of our involvement in the ever increasing buy-in / buy-out market. Over the...

Quarterly briefing – March 2020

Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q1 2020 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda Spotlights Pension...

Master trust briefing – January 2020

Our Master trust briefing (PDF) highlights key issues and developments for the sponsors and trustees of master trusts. In this briefing: Supervision – next steps for TPR Preparing for the supervisory return Key actions on supervision...

Pensions & investment litigation briefing – December 2019

The Pensions & Investment Litigation Briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing: Pension Schemes Bill: TPR’s powers Class actions: a reminder GMP...

Quarterly briefing – December 2019

Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q4 2019 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda Spotlight Pension Schemes...

Finance & investment briefing – December 2019

Our Finance & Investment Briefing (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: In practice: setting objectives for advisers Legal...