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Response to consultation on improving outcomes for members of DC schemes and new call for evidence

Introduction On 21 June 2021, the DWP issued its response to two consultations, together with a new call for evidence on “the future of the DC pension market: the case for greater consolidation” in the UK. The response addresses both...

DC briefing – March 2021

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Pension Schemes Act 2021 and DC schemes Costs and charges update Chair’s annual statement review Transfers from property funds 2021 at...

DC briefing – August 2020

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Default fund charge cap under review VfM assessments and IGCs PLSA chair’s statement template – not a one size fits all Regulatory...

DC briefing – March 2020

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Future of trusteeship and governance revealed The Pension Schemes Bill returns Costs information and “investment pathways” in...

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...

DC briefing – March 2019

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Brexit – key actions Master trust transfers – points to watch FCA proposes rules on investment pathways Investment innovation and...

IORP II – green light for good governance

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...