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The 2022/23 PPF levy determination

Introduction On 16 December 2021, the PPF published its policy statement and formal levy rules for 2022/23. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key points Covid-19 Alternate Covenant Schemes (“ACSs”) Next steps Key points...

Corporate briefing – November 2021

Our Sackers Corporate briefing (PDF) takes a look at the latest developments in pensions for employers and corporate investors. In this briefing New notifiable events and the declaration of intent Transferring risk – buy-out on the menu?...

New notifiable events and the declaration of intent

Introduction Against the backdrop of PSA21, on 8 September 2021,  the DWP published a consultation seeking views on changes to the notifiable events regime. In addition, the Government confirmed that it will press ahead with the...

Corporate briefing – April 2021

Our Sackers Corporate briefing (PDF) takes a look at the latest developments in pensions for employers and corporate investors. In this briefing TPR’s new powers Our recent experience of the risk transfer market and some tips for...

TPR consults on new criminal sanctions policy

Introduction TPR today published a consultation, which closes on 22 April 2021, on its proposed policy approach towards investigating and prosecuting two new criminal offences being introduced under the Pension Schemes Act 2021: avoidance...

Reform of RPI

Introduction On 25 November 2020, HMT and the UK Statistics Authority (“UKSA”) published their response to this year’s consultation on the reform of RPI. Click here for a PDF of this Alert. In this Alert Key points Background How RPI...

Protecting schemes from sponsoring employer distress

Introduction On 12 November, TPR published guidance for trustees of all DB schemes, encouraging them to prepare now for the possibility that their sponsoring employer could face financial difficulties in the future. Trustees should also be...