Sackers

The Brexit deal on the Irish border is heavily vested in trade and security needs, but it also poses problems for cross-border scheme members, James Phillips writes.

Sackers has hired Harriet Dove and Mike Fallow as associates, bringing its total number of lawyers to 53.

Two Court of Appeal judgments have allowed schemes to introduce a pensionable pay cap. James Phillips explains the reasons why and what to be aware of

This week's top stories include work and pensions committee chairman Frank Field telling PP that more needs to be done to consolidate defined contribution pots.

Sackers has promoted pension lawyers Jacqui Reid, Ralph McClelland and Lucy Dunbar to partners, bringing the total number up to 28 across the firm.

The Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA's) provisional decision to refer the investment consulting market to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has largely been welcomed by the industry.

Almost two-thirds (65%) of schemes are spending more time on governance than three years ago, a report by Sackers and Winmark finds.

The trustees of the Tullett Prebon Pension Scheme have agreed to insure all liabilities through a bulk annuity with Rothesay Life.

The impact of a takeover on a pension scheme can be significant. Tom Jackman looks at how trustees can ensure they are on the front foot.

Helen Ball discusses the importance of proper business planning for pension schemes