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PART 1 – Climate Risk Governance and Reporting for Pension Schemes – things are heating up…

In late August 2020 the Department for Work and Pensions (“DWP“) launched a new consultation seeking industry views on proposals effective 1 October 2021, to require trustees of (i) larger… Read more →

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PART 2 – Rectification of errors in your scheme documents – Univar v Smith

We often receive initial approaches by companies or trustees who are involved with final salary pension schemes who are concerned that there is a disconnect between two or three of… Read more →

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Part 3 – Hughes v Pension Protection Fund (“PPF”) – Battle Lines Drawn in PPF Compensation Case

On 20 August 2020, battles lines were drawn and appeals lodged in the Hughes judicial review litigation. The PPF’s appeal concerns its approach to the requirement for members to receive… Read more →

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PART 4 – Transfers: Inheritance Tax Trap?

INTRODUCTION Transfers between registered pension schemes can be problematic for members on many fronts, but not usually due to Inheritance Tax (IHT). The exception is where the member concerned is… Read more →

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Pensions Compass September 2020

Welcome to our Autumn 2020 Edition of Pensions Compass. We hope readers have enjoyed some relaxation over the Summer. 1. PODCASTS – In the Autumn we usually hold our Oktoberfest pensions event including… Read more →