05 October 2011
The PPF has given details of how it proposes to take account of investment risk and of its new approach to insolvency risk. The levy estimate for 2012/13 is £550 million, the lowest target yet.
29 September 2011
“So, show me - what’s the real value to the pension scheme?” That is the make-or-break question the Pensions Regulator (TPR) will ask of any asset-backed special purpose vehicle (SPV) designed to put a non-cash asset towards funding.
01 July 2011
There is still time to make a retrospective nomination of when pension input periods (PIPs) end. But only until Parliament passes the Finance Bill, probably later this month.
30 June 2011
The abolition of the default retirement age raises a number of questions for employers. These include the implications for pension schemes.
23 June 2011
For the first time, all employers must enrol their staff in a pension scheme and contribute for them.
07 February 2011
A controversial new criminal law on bribery applies to pension scheme trustees. It was due to come into force in April 2011 but has now been postponed until the official guidance is published.
07 February 2011
We are pleased to present our 2011 Bristol seminar programme.
07 February 2011
We are pleased to present our London seminar programme.
03 February 2011
Forceful comments from a judge have given the Pensions Regulator pause for thought over the strength of its moral hazard powers. The case is still at an early stage but the judge's remarks are likely to be influential.
11 January 2011
We look forward to seeing you at our annual Hot Topics seminar.
08 February 2010
The PPF has confirmed that it will change the way it measures insolvency risk for levy year 2011/12. If you are a levy payer, you should consider how the changes will affect you and whether you need to file new information with D&B. Click on the link to read more.
14 January 2010
In this edition of our Pensions Law newsletter we look at flexible retirement, scheme alteration, employer debt and more.
12 January 2010
Tuesday 30 March 2010 is the first in a series of deadlines for filing information for the PPF risk-based levy in 2010/11 and the following year, 2011/12. There is no leeway: the deadlines are strictly enforced. A lot of information must be filed electronically but certain types have to be submitted on paper. It is vital to allow enough time for this. This briefing gives you the deadlines.
15 December 2009
Radically revised draft guidance on internal controls is the first move in the Pensions Regulator's new campaign to improve pension scheme governance and administration. The consultation paper accepts that, after three years of trying, the Regulator has not managed to persuade many smaller schemes to adopt the processes that deliver good risk management. The new guidance is particularly addressed to these schemes – and sets them a demanding target. Click on the link to read more.
16 November 2009
The court has ruled against an attempt to exploit the Pension Protection Fund. This is good news for levy payers. But it opens up questions about what amounts to a misuse of the PPF. Click on the link to read more.
27 October 2009
This edition of our Pensions and Incentives newsletter looks at proposed changes to the way the PPF calculates its risk-based levy, section 75 employer debt and new guidance from the Pensions Regulator and the FSA about what advice about pensions employers can give to their staff.
15 September 2009
The latest edition of our pensions newsletter. This edition covers DWP plans to simplify the current regulations on disclosure of information to scheme members, as well as comment on the decision in the Beck case, and the PPF's new levy formula which will recognise investment risk.
23 July 2009
Our quarterly update keeping you informed of the latest developments in pensions and incentives law. In this issue: advice for trustees; higher rate tax relief; The Pensions Regulator.
14 July 2009
The Court of Appeal has removed the threat of a significant increase in the cost of “Barber window” pension in defined benefit pension schemes that provide unreduced early retirement pensions.
17 February 2009
Close of business on 31 March 2009 is a key deadline for providing the information that the PPF will use to calculate its risk-based levy for 2009/10 and 2010/11.
06 January 2009
The latest edition of our pension trustee newsletter. This edition covers the Pensions Act 2008, employer debt legislation, bridging pensions and our upcoming seminars.
02 September 2008
Our quarterly update keeping you informed of the latest developments in employment, pensions and incentives law.
06 August 2008
Information and comment about pensions law.
17 April 2008
Latest employment, pensions and incentives news from Burges Salmon, including CCTV Code of Practice, Maternity Leave and how to improve share incentive schemes.
29 October 2007
Our quarterly update of the latest developments in employment, pensions and incentives law.