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Finance & investment briefing – December 2019

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...

Pension Schemes Bill 2019-20

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...

DC briefing – October 2019

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Is your data Dashboard ready? Collective defined contribution (CDC) What’s on the horizon? Spotlight: Moving to a master...

DC hot topic: Master trust supervision regime

Until recently, the focus of master trusts has been on obtaining authorisation from the Pensions Regulator (TPR). Master trusts that have been authorised will not, however, be able to rest on their laurels for long. Obtaining authorisation...

DC hot topic: Is your data ready for the Dashboards?

With the introduction of the pensions dashboards on the horizon and TPR’s crackdown on poor record-keeping, schemes should act now to get their data in order. DC hot topic: Is your data ready for the...

GMP Equalisation Working Group publishes methodology guidance

Introduction Following the publication of a “Call to Action” back in July, the cross industry GMP Equalisation Working Group (“the Group”) has published guidance (“the Guidance”) outlining methods that schemes could use to...

Pensions & investment litigation briefing – September 2019

The Pensions & Investment Litigation Briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing: TPR Annual Report TPO Annual Report Consultation on the function and...

Sackers ESG survey for pension schemes: Summary report – key themes and Sackers views

In July 2019 we surveyed 102 trustees and pension scheme managers to gain a better understanding of what pension funds are doing, or intending to do, in response to the various new and updated regulations surrounding environmental, social...

Quarterly briefing – September 2019

Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q3 2019 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda Regulatory TPR CMA HMRC...