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UK Government herds defined benefit pension schemes towards low-dependency future
The new legislation will push schemes towards low-risk funding and investment strategiesAfter a significant delay, the UK Government has finally …
Pensions and ESG Soundbite series
There is an increasing focus on the management of environment, social and governance (ESG) risks, including climate-related risks, by UK pension schemes, …
Directors, Insolvency Practitioners and Third Parties Must Tread Carefully as New Pensions Offences Lie in Wait for the Unwary
The Pension Schemes Act came into effect on 1 October 2021 introducing the possibility of criminal prosecution where the restructuring arrangements or …
Scottish independence: Employment and pensions law implications
As the prospect of an independent Scotland climbs up the political agenda, we are publishing a series of briefings on the implications of Scottish …
Herbert Smith Freehills calls for greater clarity in Pensions Regulator’s criminal offences policy
Responding to The Pensions Regulator’s consultation on its proposed approach to investigating and prosecuting the new pensions criminal offences, Rachel …
Regulator issues draft guidance on policing new criminal offences
The Pension Regulator has published for consultation its much anticipated draft guidance on how it intends to police the new pensions criminal offences …
UK Pension Schemes Act 2021 Soundbite Series
The Pension Schemes Act 2021 will introduce the most significant reforms to the UK's funding and regulatory framework for defined benefit pension schemes …
Pensions Planner: Your guide to future developments
The latest edition of our Pensions Planner is here.The Planner and our handy timeline will help you keep up-to-date with the latest developments in …
New statutory funding requirements put focus on end game for DB schemes
The Pension Schemes Act 2021 finally received Royal Assent on 11 February 2021. The Act contains some significant new funding requirements for defined …
M&A, restructuring, re-financing and dividends likely to be hit by new pensions offences and regulatory sanctions
The Pension Schemes Act 2021 finally received Royal Assent yesterday, paving the way for the most significant reform of the regulatory regime for defined …
Beyond Brexit Legal Guide 2021
The UK formally left the EU on 31 January 2020 and the transition period ended on 31 December 2020. The UK and EU trade relationship is now governed by …
On demand: Webinar: Pensions regulation – The new normal?
Before the outbreak of Covid-19, the Pensions Regulator was emphasising its tougher approach to pensions regulation: Clearer, Quicker, Tougher. This …
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