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The drive to DC consolidation

Pressure on small schemes to consolidate In a recent consultation response, “Improving outcomes for members of DC pension schemes”, the Government views accelerating the consolidation of the DC market into fewer larger schemes as a...

DC briefing – October 2020

The DC briefing (PDF) highlights topical news on DC pensions from a legal viewpoint. In this briefing: Improving outcomes for members of DC pension schemes Regulatory update Taking action on climate risk Moves to master trusts increase...

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Tackling the small pots issue

The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) recently published a briefing document entitled Small pots: what are they and why they matter, setting out the problems associated with small pots and some possible solutions.  The aim is to support the...

Implementation Statements – what do trustees need to do and by when?

All occupational pension schemes must prepare an annual report and accounts within seven months of the end of each “scheme year”. However, on and from 1 October 2020, there is a new requirement that annual report and accounts must also...

Consultation — Improving outcomes for members of DC schemes

Introduction On 11 September 2020, the DWP published its response to the February 2019 consultation, “Investment Innovation and Future Consolidation” (“the 2019 Consultation”). The response includes a further consultation on...

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...

Corporate briefing – July 2020

Contents Our Sackers Corporate briefing (PDF) takes a look at the latest developments in pensions for employers and corporate investors. In this briefing: Scheme funding – what employers need to know Employers under strain – pensions...