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DWP publishes revised DB funding regulations

Introduction The first document in the new funding regime jigsaw has now been issued in final form. Designed to implement new requirements set out in the PSA21 for DB schemes to have a funding and investment strategy (“the F&I...

TPR publishes annual funding statement 2023

Introduction TPR’s latest annual funding statement (the “statement”) was published on 27 April 2023.  With the majority of schemes estimated to have improved funding positions, TPR encourages trustees to consider if their long-term...

TPR consults on its new DB funding code

Introduction On 16 December, TPR delivered its long anticipated second consultation on a new draft DB funding code. The draft code is designed to form an essential double-act with the DB funding and investment strategy regulations...

DWP consults on DB funding and investment strategy

Introduction Designed to implement new requirements set out in the PSA21 for DB schemes to have a funding and investment strategy (“the F&I Strategy”), and to submit a written statement of that strategy (“the Statement”) to...

TPR publishes annual funding statement 2022 in “turbulent times”

Introduction TPR’s latest annual funding statement was published on 27 April 2022.  As you would expect, TPR focuses on the current period of “significant economic uncertainty” and how this may impact schemes.  The statement...

2021 funding statement – the continuing impact of a global pandemic

Introduction TPR’s latest annual funding statement was published yesterday. Unsurprisingly, the current pandemic (and its knock-on effect on covenant monitoring and contingency planning) remains a high priority. The statement also...

2020 funding statement – trustees and employers must work together

Introduction Unsurprisingly, a key focus of TPR’s annual funding statement (published on 30 April 2020) is the current pandemic. The statement stresses the need for trustees and employers to work together to manage the impact of...