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
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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.
Janet Brown comments in Pensions Age
Janet Brown, partner, comments on endgame planning in Pensions Age.As the number of endgame paths increases, those managing DB schemes are deciding which route to take.
Read Janet’s comments on page 65: Pensions Age June 2026
Sackers comments on Pensions Commission’s interim report
Against the backdrop of the Pensions Commission’s interim report published today, Helen Ball, partner, comments: “It’s over two decades since the first Pensions Commission laid the foundations for key components of our current pensions system. This included the important principles…
Sackers awarded Silver Accreditation by LGBT Great
We’ve been awarded the Silver Accreditation by LGBT Great in recognition of our commitment to LGBTQ+ workplace empowerment.
This accreditation affirms the progress we’re making and the meaningful steps we continue to take to build an inclusive environment for everyone.…
The Great Pensions Singalong
Sackers, along with Standard Life and Isio, were delighted to host the first Great Pensions Singalong at St Mary-le-Bow church on Cheapside. Over 60 people from across the pensions industry came together for a wonderful afternoon of singing under the…
Schemes poised to act as Virgin Media remedy becomes law, Sackers survey reveals
Schemes are already gearing up to make use of the new Virgin Media remedy following its inclusion in the Pension Schemes Act 2026, according to a new webinar survey from Sackers.
Polling conducted during the webinar* found that 33% of…
Sackers advises Rothesay on £160m buy-in for Bakkavor Pension Scheme
The Scheme is sponsored by Bakkavor Foods Limited, an international food manufacturing company specialising in freshly prepared foods, which was acquired by Greencore Group Plc in January 2026.
The transaction was completed in March 2026 and secures the pension benefits…
Andy Lewis comments on the VFM framework for DC schemes
This month’s Pensions Age looks at industry preparations for VFM implementation and considers how it might influence the pensions landscape in the longer term.
Commenting in the feature, Andy Lewis, partner, notes the uncertainty created by the lack of…
Nigel Cayless explores trustee governance reforms
In an article for the Law Society Gazette, Nigel Cayless considers DWP’s consultation on “Trustees and governance: building a stronger future” and what it could mean for the future of pension scheme governance.
He examines the growing complexity of the…