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This checklist, the third in our series, sets out key questions and actions that trustees of occupational pension schemes should be addressing now to help protect and meet individuals’ rights. It may also be of use to employers and...
The Pensions & Investment Litigation Briefing (PDF) reviews recent case law and examines the practical lessons for trustees and employers. In this briefing: In the news Disclosure of trustee meeting minutes Data protection...
Introduction “Protecting Defined Benefit Pension Schemes”, the DWP’s long-awaited follow-up to its 2017 Green Paper on DB private sector pensions, was published on 19 March 2018. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key...
Introduction As has become customary for the pensions industry, April heralds a number of changes, and 2018 is no exception. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key dates TPAS’ dispute resolution function to move to TPO...
Introduction The DWP has finalised its proposals to simplify the process for consolidating DC pension schemes while maintaining member protection. The Occupational Pension Schemes (Preservation of Benefit and Charges and Governance)...
The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Authorisation regime for master trusts Chair’s annual governance statement DC bulk transfers without consent set to be simplified...
Introduction Our 2018 guide to buy-ins, buy-outs and longevity transactions considers the continuing increase in bulk annuity transactions and offers practical tips for trustees on: steps trustees will need to take to get their scheme...
Introduction On 26 February 2018, the DWP published a response to the consultation on the draft Occupational Pension Schemes (Employer Debt) (Amendment) Regulations 2017 together with a final version of the regulations, now called The...
Introduction On 26 February 2018, the DWP published the response to its consultation on the disclosure of costs, charges and investments in DC occupational schemes, together with a link to the final regulations. Click here for a PDF of...
