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2021 funding statement – the continuing impact of a global pandemic

Introduction TPR’s latest annual funding statement was published yesterday. Unsurprisingly, the current pandemic (and its knock-on effect on covenant monitoring and contingency planning) remains a high priority. The statement also...

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...

Simpler annual statements – consultation on draft regulations

Introduction On 17 May 2021, the DWP published a consultation on draft regulations (“the Regulations”) and accompanying draft statutory guidance which will introduce new standard requirements for the length and format of annual...

Pension scams – empowering trustees and protecting members

Introduction On 14 May 2021, the DWP published a consultation on draft regulations (“the Draft Regulations”) which will require the trustees and managers of occupational and personal pension schemes to ensure that at least one of four...

Finance & investment briefing – June 2021

Our Finance & investment briefing (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing Post transaction flexibility for longevity swaps LIBOR transition – implications for schemes Legal...

Quarterly briefing – June 2021

The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q2 2021 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. In this briefing Hot topic: Pension Schemes Act 2021...

TPR’s approach to the investigation and prosecution of the new criminal offences – Sackers’ response to consultation

Background The following two new criminal offences are being introduced by section 107 of the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (as new sections 58A and 58B respectively of the Pensions Act 2004): avoidance of employer debt, and conduct risking...

Corporate briefing – April 2021

Our Sackers Corporate briefing (PDF) takes a look at the latest developments in pensions for employers and corporate investors. In this briefing TPR’s new powers Our recent experience of the risk transfer market and some tips for...

Pensions & investment litigation briefing – April 2021

The Pensions & investment litigation briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing Pension Schemes Act 2021 – TPR’s new powers TPO: spotlight on transfers PIL...