Pensions Compass
Pensions Compass – March 2022
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Part 1 – Volatility and Ukraine
Published in Pensions Age, Paul Ashcroft discusses volatility and Ukraine, including The Pensions Regulator (TPR)’s latest guidance. The Pensions Regulator (“TPR”) has set out its expectations following the Russian invasion… Read more →
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Part 2 – Pensions Dashboard – The Big Picture
The stigma around pensions being a topic you steer-clear of has vastly decreased since I started my career in pensions. Now there is far more public engagement and enthusiasm about… Read more →
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PART 3 – MEANING OF “NECESSARIES” OF LIFE FOR DEATH BENEFITS – DOES A LUXURIOUS LIFESTYLE COUNT?
Overview The short answer is, yes it can do. The scheme’s independent trustee was unsure and sought Court approval. This was given by the High Court in its decision on… Read more →
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PART 4 – “STRONGER NUDGE” TO PENSIONS GUIDANCE – NEW OBLIGATIONS FOR TRUSTEES
The latest government initiative to improve the uptake of free, impartial guidance from Pension Wise by individuals before they start drawing money purchase/cash balance benefits (“flexible benefits“) or (in some… Read more →
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Part 5 – Pensions Ready Reckoner
Clive Weber, Consultant, Pensions & Employee Benefits Team. Please contact Clive with any queries on this Ready Reckoner. PARLIAMENT Recent Legislation Effective Date Effect Finance Act 2022 – Royal Assent… Read more →