General Code of Practice

Hymans’ Laura McLaren looks at the impact of the code and how changes could affect schemes

WTW survey finds 62% of stakeholders expect minor changes to comply with general code

Vidett’s Suzi Lowther says the trustees are starting to consider using wider comms methods and formats

Louise Davey talk on general code encourages trustees to ‘be honest’ about gap analysis

SPP webinar poll shows fewer members find code a ‘box ticking exercise’

Business says full year results will be ‘at least in line’ with previously upgraded expectations

LCP finds almost half have completed a gap analysis but several have only ‘briefly’ looked at code

PP poll shows 56% of respondents say code is a positive development for schemes

The code has been described as a ‘trustee handbook’ for running pension schemes well

The long-awaited code is expected to come into force towards the end of March