Sackers
Admin / Technology
The GMP Equalisation Working Group has published further good practice guidance covering the tax issues relating to the equalisation of GMPs.
16 February 2021
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3 min read
Defined Contribution
Transfers to defined contribution (DC) master trusts will continue well into 2021, latest research from Sackers reveals.
10 February 2021
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1 min read
Risk Reduction
The Mowlem (1993) Pension Scheme has secured the benefits of around 1,000 members in a buyout with Legal & General (L&G) offering income above compensation levels.
09 February 2021
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2 min read
Law and Regulation
The Pension Regulator’s (TPR) strengthened powers under the Pension Schemes Bill could lead to a revival of its clearance process, according to advisers and lawyers.
21 January 2021
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4 min read
Risk Reduction
The Pension Schemes Bill has been scheduled for ping-pong, its penultimate step before becoming law.
15 January 2021
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2 min read
Risk Reduction
The Marie Curie defined benefit (DB) scheme has entered into a circa £30m full scheme buy-in agreement with Legal & General (L&G) Assurance Society.
14 January 2021
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2 min read
Defined Benefit
Joanna Smith says trustees will need to accurately identify if covenant issues are short-term affordability concerns, or the start of more material deterioration.
19 November 2020
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5 min read
Defined Benefit
Former BHS owner Dominic Chappell potentially faces his fourth personal bankruptcy in order to pay £9.5m of contributions he owes to the failed retailer’s pension schemes.
11 November 2020
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3 min read
Defined Benefit
Nigel Cayless looks at TPR's proposed funding regime and whether a more objective approach is on the way
10 September 2020
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4 min read
Risk Reduction
With bulk annuity markets becoming increasingly busy before Covid-19, James Geer looks at what steps trustees can take to improve their chances of transacting.
29 May 2020
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4 min read
