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02/12/2013: 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: Government outlines how parents can use...

25/11/2013: 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 Occupational Pensions (Revaluation)...

TPR publishes new guidance on asset-backed contributions

Introduction On 19 November 2013, TPR published new guidance on asset-backed contributions (ABCs).  These are also commonly referred to as asset-backed funding (or special purpose vehicle) structures and pension funding partnerships...

TPR publishes suite of DC documents

Introduction TPR’s code of practice for trust-based DC pension schemes (the Code) came into force on 21 November 2013.  To coincide with the Code coming into effect, TPR has issued final versions of its compliance and enforcement policy...

Scheme funding in November 2013

Ten things to know now We understand that the draft Code of Practice on scheme funding is due to be published on 4 December 2013. The new affordability objective for TPR is included in the Pensions Bill 2013, which we expect to receive...

18/11/2013: 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: TPR’s DC Code of Practice brought...

Law Commission Consults on Fiduciary Duties of Investment Intermediaries

Introduction On 22 October 2013, the Law Commission published a consultation paper on the fiduciary duties of investment intermediaries.  BIS and the DWP had asked the Law Commission to investigate how the law of fiduciary duties applies...