Type: Hot topics

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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...

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...

DC AVCs – DB schemes beware!

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

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...

Master trust agenda – Q4 2021

This quarterly bulletin sets out current and future developments affecting master trusts, so you can check what should be on your agenda. Master trust agenda – Q4...

Master trust agenda – Q3 2021

This quarterly bulletin sets out current and future developments affecting master trusts, so you can check what should be on your agenda. Master trust agenda – Q3...

Master trust agenda – Q2 2021

Welcome to our new quarterly bulletin about current and future developments affecting master trusts, setting out key items to consider for inclusion on your trustee agenda. Master trust agenda – Q2...

DC Hot topic: Solutions for small pots

The Government is “determined” to address the growth in the number of deferred small pots (of less than £1,000) and the impact this has on the consumer. In December 2020, the Small Pots Working Group Report (“the Report”) set out...