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DB to DC transfers and conversions – Sackers’ response to consultation

Background On 12 February 2015, TPR published a consultation on guidance for trustees of DB schemes on member requests for transfers from DB to DC schemes. Among other things, the draft guidance aims to: help trustees ensure they have...

Combating pension scams: The Code of Good Practice

Introduction The Pension Liberation Industry Group published a Code of Good Practice on Combating Pension Scams on 16 March 2015. The Code, which is aimed at trustees, administrators and providers, sets out the steps to be taken when...

7 Days

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 Registered Pension Schemes...

Is your scheme last man standing?

Introduction The PPF is concerned that schemes have been misreporting their structure.  For this reason, all schemes that have identified themselves as last man standing (LMS) in their latest scheme return will receive an email from TPR,...

7 Days

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: Pension Schemes Act 2015 receives Royal...

TPR publishes draft essential guide to communicating with members about pension flexibilities

Introduction On 5 March 2015, TPR published a new draft essential guide which aims to help pension scheme trustees communicate with their members about the impact and possible risks of their DC retirement choices. In this Alert Key points...

Finance & investment briefing – March 2015

The Finance & investment briefing takes a look at current issues of interest to pension schemes and investors. In this Briefing: Five things to know about fiduciary management Focus on MiFID II Derivatives clearing: latest news Legal...