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The Pension Schemes Bill returns

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...

The 2020/21 PPF Levy Determination

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 –...

Simpler annual benefit statements – Sackers’ response to consultation

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...

Pensions & investment litigation briefing – December 2019

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...

Quarterly briefing – December 2019

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...

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...