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2020 has been a uniquely challenging, unpredictable and eventful year, dominated (as we all know too well) by the impact of Covid-19, which has changed the way we live, work and do business, and also by the preparations for Brexit. Both of these themes will undoubtedly continue to dominate the economic and political agenda in … Read more
Welcome to the latest edition of our quarterly pensions disputes bulletin. In this edition we cover: the 2nd judgment in the Lloyds Bank GMP equalisation litigation and new guidance relating to GMP equalisation key developments in relation to the Pension Schemes Bill the predicted rise in Covid-related complaints to the Pensions Ombudsman recent cases on transfers, insurance, investment, … Read more
We thought it would be helpful for our listeners if we considered some of the key pensions-related themes and risks that we expect to emerge in 2021. Therefore, in our latest pensions podcast Rachel Pinto and Michael Aherne from our UK pensions team discuss their predictions for 2021 relating to: the new offences and regulatory … Read more
The DWP has published a further consultation on revised proposals for the General Levy in which it is proposing substantial increases in the levy rates and changes to the structure of the levy itself. The General Levy on occupational and personal pension schemes is intended to cover the cost of funding the Pensions Regulator, the … Read more
Here is a round-up of the pensions blogs and briefings that we have posted during November covering the 2nd Lloyds judgment, steps trustees need to take by 7 January 2021 to comply with the CMA Order and our recent webinar featuring Steve Webb on how pensions regulation needs to change in light of Covid-19. Some … Read more
As expected, the Treasury issued its response to the consultation on the reform of RPI as part of yesterday’s Spending Review. The response confirms that: in order to minimise the impact of the UK Statistics Authority’s proposal to reform RPI on the holders of index-linked gilts, the Chancellor will not consent to the implementation of … Read more
Before the outbreak of Covid-19, the Pensions Regulator was emphasising its tougher approach to pensions regulation: Clearer, Quicker, Tougher. This focus is borne out in the Pension Schemes Bill, with the range of extensive new powers it will afford the Regulator, and in the Regulator’s plans to introduce a new DB funding Code which (based … Read more
Here is a round-up of the pensions blogs and briefings that we have posted during the past month. Some of these have been broadcast but several have not, to avoid sending you too many emails. Read more
The PPF’s proposed rules for calculating the 2021/22 levy seek to strike a balance between giving sponsors time to recover from the economic impact of Covid-19, whilst recognising the increased risks the PPF faces in the years ahead. The PPF estimates that around 90% of schemes that pay a risk-based levy could expect to see … Read more
