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DC briefing – August 2018

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Latest news Investment changes on the horizon Getting transaction costs information Keep on top of your TKU Auto-enrolment – mandatory...

DC hot topic: Member Communications – keep it legal!

Giving your lawyers a seat at the table when a communications strategy is being devised can save both time and costs. Not only can lawyers often spot potential pitfalls before they arise, but they have lots of valuable experience that...

Protecting DB pension schemes – A Stronger Pensions Regulator

Introduction On 26 June 2018, the DWP published the first of the consultations promised by this year’s White Paper (see our Alert), “Protecting [DB] pension schemes – a stronger Pensions Regulator”. Click here for a PDF of this...

Consultation on clarifying and strengthening trustees’ investment duties

Introduction On 18 June 2018, the DWP published a consultation to seek views on changes to the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 2005 (“the Investment Regulations”) which are aimed at “clarifying and...

GDPR – a new era dawns

Introduction The GDPR is in force from today, 25 May 2018. Aimed at creating a regulatory regime fit for the digital age, the GDPR builds on existing data protection provisions, many of which will feel familiar. However, there are a number...

Where next for ESG? – An evolving approach for trustees

Read our 2020 guide, ‘ESG and climate change for pension funds’ here.  Environmental, Social and corporate Governance (ESG), has been one of a number of issues vying for trustee attention in the last few years, often with...

Finance & investment briefing – June 2018

The Finance & Investment Briefing – June 2018 (PDF) takes a look at current issues of interest to pension scheme investors. In this briefing: Environmental, social and governance investment Benchmarks Update: The investment...

Quarterly briefing – June 2018

Contents The Sackers Quarterly Briefing Q2 2018 highlights significant developments in pensions, covering key areas such as pensions reform, regulatory developments, new legislation and cases. Current legal agenda DC schemes Disclosure of...