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
Sackers is a legal publisher specializing in pensions law and related regulatory developments. It frequently provides expert commentary and analysis on pension scheme governance, trusteeship, administration, and legislative reforms affecting the pensions industry. The organization addresses topics such as defined contribution (DC) and defined benefit (DB) schemes, collective defined contribution (CDC) reforms, and the role of trustees in ensuring compliance and member benefit security. Sackers also explores innovation in pension scheme management, including the impact of emerging technologies like AI. Its publications serve trustees, administrators, and other stakeholders involved in pension scheme oversight and regulation.
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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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Michael Jones joins Sackers
Sackers today announces the appointment of Michael Jones as a partner.
David Saunders, senior partner, said: “Michael is an outstanding DC lawyer with extensive experience advising own-trust schemes, master trusts, and providers. His arrival further builds on our established…
Sarah Henderson writes for Corporate Adviser – Smart governance in an age of AI
Sarah Henderson, associate director, explores how modern governance frameworks for pension schemes need to evolve as more members turn to AI to help them make decisions about their retirement.
Read the full article in Corporate Adviser.
Sackers recruits new associates
Sackers today announced the appointment of Louise McRae and Annabella Hwang as associates, bringing the firm’s total number of lawyers to 79.
David Saunders, senior partner, commented: “As the leading specialist law firm to the pensions industry, we continue to…
A surplus of publications?
There was a double dose of publications yesterday with the Pensions Regulator (TPR) issuing a statement New defined benefit surplus flexibilities and the Government (DWP) publishing its consultation on: Surplus Flexibilities for Defined Benefit Pension Schemes: Unlocking Value for Employers…
Sackers comments on long awaited transfers consultation
The Government has today launched its long-awaited consultation on key changes to the traffic-light transfer conditions which were introduced back in November 2021.
Adeline Chapman, partner, comments: “The transfer conditions were designed to help curb the number of pensions…
Jacqui Reid joins Pension Age’s DC/master trust roundtable
Jacqui Reid, partner, recently participated in a roundtable hosted by Pensions Age. Joining a panel of industry experts, she contributed to discussions on default retirement solutions, private markets, targeted support and more.