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New notifiable events and the declaration of intent

Introduction Against the backdrop of PSA21, on 8 September 2021,  the DWP published a consultation seeking views on changes to the notifiable events regime. In addition, the Government confirmed that it will press ahead with the...

Stronger Nudge to pensions guidance

Background The DWP is consulting on proposed regulations which will require trustees and managers to “deliver a Stronger Nudge” to pensions guidance when individuals seek to access, or transfer for the purpose of accessing, the pension...

Master trust agenda – Q3 2021

This quarterly bulletin sets out current and future developments affecting master trusts, so you can check what should be on your agenda. Master trust agenda – Q3...

The Occupational Pension Schemes (Collective Money Purchase Schemes) Regulations 2021

Background The DWP is consulting on draft regulations and associated consequential changes that will implement the new authorisation and supervision regime for Collective Money Purchase schemes (“CMP”), commonly referred to as...

Finance & investment briefing – September 2021

Our Finance & investment briefing (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing Bulk annuity contracts: thinking about risks in risk transfer Fiduciary management Legal...

PASA publishes GMP equalisation guidance on historical transfers

Introduction The latest addition to PASA’s suite of GMP equalisation guidance was published today (“the Guidance”).  Aimed at finding “a pragmatic approach to equalising historical transfers”, the Guidance builds on the High...

Quarterly briefing – September 2021

The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q3 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...