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Introduction On 10 February 2020, TPR published its response to its consultation on the future of trusteeship and governance. Most notably, TPR will not require pension scheme boards to engage a professional trustee. Instead, it will...
Our Master trust briefing (PDF) highlights key issues and developments for the sponsors and trustees of master trusts. In this briefing: Supervision – next steps for TPR Preparing for the supervisory return Key actions on supervision...
Introduction Originally published in October (see our Alert), the Pension Schemes Bill (“the Bill”) has been reintroduced to Parliament. The Bill is in substantially the same form as the October version (which fell as a result of the...
Introduction On 16 December 2019, the PPF published its final levy rules for the 2020/21 levy year. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key points Addressing the impact of GMP equalisation Type A contingent assets –...
Background The DWP is consulting on options for the policy approach to the content and presentation of information provided to members through their annual workplace pension benefit statements, including the presentation of information on...
The Pensions & Investment Litigation Briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing: Pension Schemes Bill: TPR’s powers Class actions: a reminder GMP...
Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q4 2019 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda Spotlight Pension Schemes...
Our Finance & Investment Briefing (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: In practice: setting objectives for advisers Legal...
Introduction The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill (“the Bill”) has been published. As might be expected, several clauses and schedules are devoted to laying the groundwork for “collective money purchase benefits” and pensions...
