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Introduction Alongside the introduction of a new single tier state pension, contracting-out on a DB basis will come to an end with effect from 6 April 2016. In preparation for this, regulations to preserve certain contracted-out rights...
Introduction On 15 July 2015, the Government published its Summer Finance Bill (“the Bill”) with a view to introducing a number of provisions that were announced by the Chancellor in his Summer Budget. In this Alert Key points...
Introduction On 1 October 2015, provisions will come into force which are intended to ban DC short service refunds. In this Alert Key points Background How is the change being made? Effect of right to refund under the rules? Problem of...
Introduction In the first Conservative Budget since 1996, the Chancellor of the Exchequer has again turned his attention to pensions. In this Alert Key points Reduction of the AA for high earners Consultation on pensions tax relief Pension...
Welcome to the latest edition of our DC briefing, which highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. It has been a busy few months but we now have all the DC pension freedoms (not to mention the minimum governance...
