Type: Briefings

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DC briefing – October 2021

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: VfM changes on the horizon Simpler annual statements Further consolidation on the cards Timeline Stronger nudge to guidance...

Finance & investment briefing – September 2021

Our Finance & investment briefing (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing Bulk annuity contracts: thinking about risks in risk transfer Fiduciary management Legal...

Quarterly briefing – September 2021

The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q3 2021 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. In this briefing Hot topic: Pension Schemes Act 2021...

Sackers checklist – GMP equalisation: Essential planning – the questions trustees need to ask – July 2021

Back in 2018, Mr Justice Morgan held in Lloyds No.1 that schemes are under a duty to equalise for the effect of GMPs. More recently, with Mr Justice Morgan once again at the helm, the High Court concluded in Lloyds No.3 that, in certain...

Finance & investment briefing – June 2021

Our Finance & investment briefing (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing Post transaction flexibility for longevity swaps LIBOR transition – implications for schemes Legal...

Quarterly briefing – June 2021

The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q2 2021 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. In this briefing Hot topic: Pension Schemes Act 2021...

Corporate briefing – April 2021

Our Sackers Corporate briefing (PDF) takes a look at the latest developments in pensions for employers and corporate investors. In this briefing TPR’s new powers Our recent experience of the risk transfer market and some tips for...

Pensions & investment litigation briefing – April 2021

The Pensions & investment litigation briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing Pension Schemes Act 2021 – TPR’s new powers TPO: spotlight on transfers PIL...

ESG and climate change for pension funds – A guide to trustee disclosures from 2021

Welcome to our latest guide for pension trustees on ESG investment and climate change. We said in our 2020 guide that nothing stands still in the world of ESG, and that remains as true as ever in 2021. This will be our fifth guide for...