As part of its plans for addressing the growing number of small, deferred DC pots, the DWP published its latest consultation today: Small Pots: a pathway for consolidation.
Ferdy Lovett, partner, comments: “Having previously dealt with the criteria
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Sackers responds to the latest Value for Money (VFM) framework consultation
Sackers responds to the DWP’s consultation setting out a “detailed proposed approach” to the new VFM framework for DC schemes, along with draft regulations and draft FCA rules (see our Alert for details).
Helen Ball, partner, comments: “We welcome…
Sackers comments on The DWP’s consultation and discussion paper on DC pension scale requirements
The DWP’s consultation and discussion paper on DC pension scale requirements closes on 7 September 2026. Commenting on the consultation, Michael Jones, partner, said:
“The government has been pursuing a policy of bigger, fewer and better pension schemes and…
Sackers welcomes two new Graduate Solicitor Apprentices
Sackers welcomes Charlotte Adams and Fraser Sutton as Graduate Solicitor Apprentices.
The Graduate Solicitor Apprenticeship Programme provides an alternative and accessible route into the legal profession, combining on-the-job training with guided, independent study and skills coaching delivered by the University…
Sackers comments on Defined Benefit pension scheme surplus payments to members consultation
As part of its Autumn Budget 2025, the Government confirmed that tax legislation would be amended to treat surplus payments from ongoing DB schemes to members (or to a dependant after their death) as authorised. Certain conditions will need to be…
Sackers welcomes DB surplus flexibilities but practical questions remain
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…
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
Retirement CDC (R-CDC) is also
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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…