Sackers today commented on the DWP consultation on DB surplus flexibilities “Unlocking Value for Employers and Scheme Members”.
From 6 April 2027, trustees of ongoing DB schemes will have new powers to release surplus. As a result, most of the
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Dan Traynor comments on proposed reform to divorce and separation in Professional Pensions
Dan Traynor, associate, comments on the clarity needed on cohabitation and sharing of future pension benefits.
The lack of an agreed start date for cohabitation may make it difficult to distinguish between matrimonial and non-matrimonial property, or pension benefits…
Michael Jones writes for Professional Pensions – How should trustees approach the new CDC world?
As appeared in Professional Pensions 11 August 2026
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Sackers welcomes new CDC chapter
Partner Helen Ball comments: “An exciting new chapter of CDC begins on 31 July. Regulations will come into force enabling multi-employer schemes for unconnected employers to become authorised. This will open up CDC to a much broader section of the…
Sackers responds to Conditions for Transfers Consultation
Georgina Jones, partner, comments: “We welcome the DWP’s efforts to refine the transfer regulations and make the process work more effectively for pension savers while maintaining important protections against scams. While the proposed “reputable scheme” concept has the potential…
Confidence in CDC adoption remains low despite growing policy momentum, Sackers survey finds
Confidence that Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes will become widely adopted remains low, despite growing political and regulatory momentum, according to a new webinar survey by Sackers.
Polling conducted during a recent webinar* found that 61% of respondents were…
Sackers responds to HMRC Surplus Consultation
Janet Brown, partner, comments: “Hot on the heels of the DWP’s consultation on new regulations for releasing surplus from ongoing DB schemes (issued 10 June), HMRC has joined the summer of surplus consultation party, issuing its own consultation on…
Sackers shortlisted for Women in Pensions Award
We are delighted to be shortlisted for the Organisational Award for Supporting Diversity at the Women in Pensions Awards, recognising our ongoing commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.
Hosted by Professional Pensions, the winners will be announced at…
Solving the DC retirement puzzle
We were delighted to participate in the latest Female Forum Pension Chapter breakfast roundtable, which brought together 30 pension industry leaders to discuss how to solve the DC retirement puzzle.
We were privileged to hear from Georgia Smith, Senior Investment…
Helen Ball discusses DC pension reform’s next chapter in Pensions Expert
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