News

Find out what’s happening at Sackers. Our News section provides information about recent work, press comment and media coverage, and what our people are doing.

Latest News

Abolition of DB contracting-out: statutory modification power

Introduction As a result of the introduction of the new single-tier state pension, DB contracting-out will be abolished with effect from 6 April 2016. Due to consequential changes to legislation in relation to the abolition of DB...

Pensions tax: bridging pensions

Background Legislation to be introduced in the Finance Bill 2016 is set to include consequential changes to ensure that, following the introduction of the new single tier State Pension from 6 April 2016, the tax rules on bridging pensions...

Revised Code of Practice on Incentive Exercises

Introduction On 1 February 2016, the Incentive Exercises Monitoring Board (“IEMB”) published version 2 of the Code of Good Practice on Incentive Exercises (“Version 2”). For a PDF version of this Alert please click here. In this...

PPF confirms levy determination for 2016/17

Introduction On 17 December 2015, the PPF confirmed its levy rules for 2016/17. For a PDF version of this Alert please click here. In this Alert Key points Changes for 2016/17 Last man standing schemes Next steps Key points Following...

Integrated risk management: TPR’s guidance

Introduction Integrated Risk Management (IRM) is the focus of TPR’s latest guidance. Published on 8 December 2015, it sits alongside the code on funding defined benefits, which applies to schemes with effective valuation dates from 29...

Strengthening the incentive to save: a consultation on pensions tax relief – Sackers’ response to consultation

Background On 8 July 2015, HM Treasury published a consultation to examine whether there is a case for reforming pensions tax relief. The Government has asked for views on the potential for reform. While the consultation itself does not...

CARE schemes

Career Average Revalued Earnings Schemes (known as CARE schemes) are a form of DB pension arrangement adopted by employers seeking greater costs control than may be achieved under a traditional final salary scheme. For an employer looking...