Max Ballad

This Q&A explores whether there are any regulations which extend the Pensions Regulator (Notifiable Events) Regulations 2005, SI 2005/900 to former employers.

This Q&A considers whether a pension sharing order can be enforced if the transferor does not provide all of the information required and whether a charge can be deducted from the pension to the ex-spouse if the transferor does not respond.

This Q&A explores whether a right to a guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) under a Section 32 buy-out policy can be claimed as an asset by the Official Receiver for bankruptcy purposes.

This Q&A explores whether it is possible to transfer surplus assets from one scheme to another.

This Q&A explores whether, in circumstances where an individual in phased drawdown is still below age 57 on 6 April 2028 (when minimum pension age increases to 57), they would have to stop further vesting until they reach 57.

This Q&A explores the extent to which a DB deferred member may transfer their benefits beyond the age of 75.

This Q&A considers whether an income tax charge applies to members of a DB pension scheme where members are provided with independent financial advice paid for by the pension scheme by way of a scheme administration member payment.

This Q&A considers the possible legal nature of prefunded employer contributions paid by the pension provider for the purpose of making investments for the scheme trustees.

This Q&A considers what might constitute a 'reasonable period' for the purpose of physical movement of assets on a block transfer.

This Q&A considers the ability of a non-trading friendly society to be the sponsoring employer of a registered small self-administered scheme (SSAS).