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Pensions analysis: The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has rejected a complaint about a transfer value. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks at the...
Pensions analysis: The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has upheld a complaint about accrued benefits. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks at the decision....
Pensions analysis: The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has rejected a complaint about an incorrect benefit statement. Martin Scott of gunnercooke LLP looks...
Pensions analysis: The Administrative Appeals Chamber (AAC) of the Upper Tribunal has set aside a First-Tier Tribunal (FTT) decision and remitted it...
Self-invested personal pensions (SIPPs)When personal pensions were first introduced in April 1988, they could only be established by authorised...
Small self-administered schemes (SSASs)What is a SSAS?Small self-administered schemes (SSASs) are usually registered pension schemes that are set up...
Section 32 buy-out policiesWhat is a section 32 buy-out policy?A term which may be often heard within the pensions arena is that of the ‘section 32...
The pre A-day pensions tax regimeThe pensions tax regime under the Finance Act 2004 came into effect on 6 April 2006, otherwise known as A-day. The...
If a rentcharge is shown as being informally exonerated on title information, does this apply to the current registered owner? Or does the informal exoneration only apply to the parties to the document which informally exonerated the rentcharge?This Q&A considers the situation where, at some
Strike out—making an application to strike out a statement of caseA strike out order can be made either following an application by the parties or on the court's own initiative. This Practice Note deals with the scenario of the order being made following a party's application.Making an application
Contributory negligence in personal injury claimsContributory negligence is a partial defence which can lead to a discount in damages.Other defences may also be relevant. See Practice Notes: Did the claimant consent to the risk of injury? and Was the claimant involved in an illegal activity?If a
Template for regulatory references given by SMCR firms and disclosure requirements[Insert addressee details]Dear [insert name][It is our understanding that [insert name of prospective employee] [was an employee of yours between the dates of [insert dates as appropriate] OR is a current employee of
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