Type: Hot topics

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Data Governance

With changes to data protection legislation and staging dates for connection to pensions dashboards underway, now is a good time for trustees to take stock of their data governance. Read our hot topic...

Important changes imminent for corporate trustees

Reforms to the corporate registration framework in the UK are imminent. This includes new requirements for company directors and other individuals to verify their identity. In this Hot Topic we look at the details of these new...

PSB DB – new surplus powers

New powers under the Pension Schemes Bill will provide DB scheme trustees with greater flexibility “to safely release surplus” so as “to support employers’ investment plans and to benefit scheme members”. In this hot topic, we...

PSB DB – Proposed Virgin Media Remedy

The latest draft of the Pension Schemes Bill includes provisions aimed at addressing issues arising from the Virgin Media case. In this hot topic, we look at the proposals and set out some possible areas for action. Read our hot topic...

Pension Schemes Bill – DC measures

The Government’s aim for the future of workplace DC schemes is “fewer, bigger, better run schemes” that can “deliver better returns” and “boost investment in the UK”. In this hot topic, we look at how the Pension Schemes Bill...

Government announces small pots proposals

The Government has unveiled proposals aimed at making it easier for individuals to keep track of and consolidate their pension savings. In this hot topic, we look at the key aspects of the proposed multiple consolidator system and the...

Dashboards are here! Are you ready?

The first cohort of schemes are due to connect to the dashboards ecosystem by 30 April 2025. Other schemes will then have to follow soon after, in line with a staged timetable set out in the DWP’s connection guidance, ahead of the...

Corporate trustees – new requirements for identity verification

The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 introduces reforms to the corporate registration framework in the UK. This includes new requirements for company directors and other individuals to verify their identity. In this Hot...