Type: Briefings

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Finance & investment briefing – September 2018

The Finance & Investment Briefing – September 2018 (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: CMA market investigation into investment consultancy DWP proposed trustee duties on...

DC briefing – August 2018

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Latest news Investment changes on the horizon Getting transaction costs information Keep on top of your TKU Auto-enrolment – mandatory...

Where next for ESG? – An evolving approach for trustees

Read our 2020 guide, ‘ESG and climate change for pension funds’ here.  Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG), has been one of a number of issues vying for trustee attention in the last few years, often with...

Finance & investment briefing – June 2018

The Finance & Investment Briefing – June 2018 (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: Environmental, social and governance investment Benchmarks Update: The investment...

Quarterly briefing – June 2018

Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q2 2018 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda DC schemes Disclosure of...

Getting ready for the GDPR – Individuals’ rights

This checklist, the third in our series, sets out key questions and actions that trustees of occupational pension schemes should be addressing now to help protect and meet individuals’ rights. It may also be of use to employers and...

Pensions & investment litigation briefing – April 2018

The Pensions & Investment Litigation Briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing: In the news Disclosure of trustee meeting minutes Data protection...

DC briefing – March 2018

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Authorisation regime for master trusts Chair’s annual governance statement DC bulk transfers without consent set to be simplified...

Buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions – A guide for trustees 2018

Introduction Our 2018 guide to buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions considers the continuing increase in bulk annuity transactions and offers practical tips for trustees on: steps trustees will need to take to get their scheme...