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Hot topic: Rising inflation – considerations for DB and DC schemes

Cost of living increases have reached levels unprecedented in recent history. CPIH rose by 8.8% in the 12 months to July 2022, the highest annual rate since December 1990. High inflation has wide implications for pension schemes and...

Hot topic: TPR’s Single Code – what should trustees be doing now?

TPR’s new single code of practice (the “Code”) is expected to be published in autumn 2022. Although we are still waiting to see what the final Code looks like, there are steps trustees can take now to prepare. In this Hot Topic:...

Hot topic: Proposed changes for corporate trustees

The Government is proposing to reform the UK’s corporate registration framework. In this hot topic, we look at what these proposals could mean in practice for corporate pension scheme trustees. Read our Hot topic...

Hot topic: Climate reporting

£1bn plus schemes – are you ready? The climate-related governance and reporting regulations have applied to master trusts and £5bn plus schemes since 1 October 2021. The regulations are being phased in and will apply to £1bn plus...

Hot topic: DC AVCs – DB schemes beware!

DB schemes that provide DC AVCs must comply with certain DC requirements. Read our Hot topic...

Hot topic: Notifiable Events

Sponsoring employers and trustees of defined benefit (DB) schemes are already required to notify the Pensions Regulator (TPR) of certain events. Draft regulations expanding the existing notifiable events regime have been consulted on and...

Hot topic: Are you ready? The new statutory transfer regime

New regulations came into force on 30 November introducing significant changes to the statutory transfer regime. Whilst administration is clearly important to the transfer process, this isn’t just an admin issue and trustees will need to...