The challenges of running an occupational pension scheme just keep on growing
New regulation, volatile markets and changes in member expectations have created a tough environment for trustees to operate in. Multiple responsibilities now form part of the role of a pension trustee and getting to grips with those duties isn't easy.
Take a look at insights from our experts below.
dealing with pensions disputes
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Relief for employers over taxing question
In a recent case, the Deputy Pensions Ombudsman decided that there is no legal obligation for employers to notify employees of the potential implications of updat...
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Part Time v Full Time – is my pension affected?
In a recent case, the Supreme Court requested the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to determine whether periods of part time service accrued before the Part Time W...
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Five points for employers and pension trustees to consider before entering into litigation
Try as you might, it is unfortunately, not always possible to resolve a dispute involving an occupational pension scheme without having to issue proceedings in th...
regulation and risk
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Government outlines new powers for the Pensions Regulator
In June 2018 the Government launched a consultation entitled Protecting Defined Benefit Pension Schemes – A Stronger Pensions Regulator in which it sought respons...
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The Pensions Regulator's annual funding statement 2019
The Pensions Regulator has published its annual funding statement for 2019. We explore it here.
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Pension scheme trustees: what you need to know about investments and ESG
This piece provides significant information regarding investments and ESG for Pension scheme trustees.
scheme management and administration
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Excepted Group Life Policy schemes
This article provides an overview of Excepted Group Life Policy schemes, why they are used, when the tax fees are exempt, as well as the proposed tax changes movi...
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Correcting mistakes in pension scheme rules
This piece explores the issues that parties need to consider when bringing a claim for rectification.
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Regulatory reminder of basic trustee duties
A reminder of the importance for trustees and employers of complying with basic governance duties has been provided by a number of recent regulatory bulletins.