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The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published consultation paper CP26/40: Exempting performance fees from the workplace pensions charge cap. The...
This week's edition of Pensions weekly highlights includes a review of key news stories, as well as dates for your diary and trackers....
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has published its response to the consultation on trust-based pension scheme governance and administration,...
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has called on pension scheme trustees to begin preparing for forthcoming reforms to governance, value for money (VFM) and...
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...
Pension consultation requirementsEmployers are required by statute to consult with members or their representatives for at least 60 days before making a ‘listed change’ to occupational or personal pension schemes. What constitutes a ‘listed change’ is set out in the Occupational and Personal Pension
What is the difference between an appeal and a review?What is an appeal?An appeal in insolvency proceedings is no different to an appeal in normal litigation. An appeal will be allowed only if the appeal court is satisfied that the decision of the lower court was 'wrong' or 'unjust because of a
If a beneficiary signs a deed of disclaimer of their share of an estate and the estate pays their legal fees, will that count as a PET against their estate?A disclaimer is the refusal of a gift prior to acceptance. The refusal of the gift must take place before the beneficiary accepts any benefit
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
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