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Background The DWP is consulting on measures to make new provisions for dispute resolution by The Pensions Ombudsman (TPO). The consultation seeks views on measures to: make new provision for dispute resolution by TPO, in particular a...
Introduction On 12 December 2018, the PPF published its final levy rules for the 2019/20 levy year. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key points Commercial consolidators GMP equalisation and insolvency risk scores...
On 7 December 2018, the DWP published its latest consultation promised by this year’s White Paper (see our Alert), setting out its proposals for a new legislative framework for authorising and regulating DB “superfund” consolidation...
The Pensions & Investment Litigation Briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing: FOS: focus on pension transfers TPAS annual review Underpayments: dealing with...
Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q4 2018 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda Spotlight on master...
Introduction On 6 November 2018, the DWP published its consultation on “Delivering collective defined contribution pension schemes”. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key points History of CDC What is a CDC scheme? New...
The Finance & Investment Briefing – December 2018 (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: Potential implications of Brexit ESG – changes in investment regulations: next steps...
Introduction The High Court handed down its highly anticipated decision in Lloyds Banking Group Pensions Trustees Ltd v Lloyds Bank plc and others on 26 October 2018, concluding that benefits do need to be equalised for the effect of GMPs....
Introduction On 23 October 2018, the DWP published two sets of regulations designed to implement the second European Pensions Directive (“IORP II”) – the Occupational Pension Schemes (Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (“the...
