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FCA consults on transaction cost disclosure in workplace pensions

Introduction On 5 October 2016, the FCA published a consultation paper which proposes rules and guidance to improve the disclosure of transaction costs in workplace pensions. For a PDF version of this Alert please click here. In this Alert...

7 days – 3 October 2016

7 Days is a weekly round up of developments in pensions, normally published on Monday afternoons. We collate this information from key industry sources, such as the DWP, HMRC and TPR. In this 7 Days Civil Service and Cabinet Office publish...

PPF publishes consultation on levy changes for 2017/18

Introduction On 22 September 2016, the PPF published its consultation on changes to the pension protection levy for 2017/18. For a PDF version of this Alert please click here In this Alert Key Points Proposal to minimise impact of FRS 102...

7 days – 26 September 2016

7 Days is a weekly round up of developments in pensions, normally published on Monday afternoons. We collate this information from key industry sources, such as the DWP, HMRC and TPR. In this 7 Days The Local Government Pension Scheme...

7 days – 19 September 2016

7 Days is a weekly round up of developments in pensions, normally published on Monday afternoons. We collate this information from key industry sources, such as the DWP, HMRC and TPR. In this 7 Days Finance Act 2016 receives Royal Assent...

Finance Bill receives Royal Assent

Introduction The Finance Act 2016 received Royal Assent on 15 September 2016. The Act, which introduces provisions announced by the Chancellor in the 2016 Budget, Autumn Statement 2015 and Summer Budget 2015, contains key measures...

DC hot topic – Asset security

For a PDF version of this hot topic click here Following the introduction of automatic enrolment and an increasing regulatory focus on DC governance, DC asset security is now in the spotlight. However, not all trustees feel comfortable...