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Brexit legislation tracker

Brexit legislation tracker

This Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the UK’s withdrawal from the

Case tracker—forthcoming cases—pensions

Case tracker—forthcoming cases—pensions

The entries in this tracker are organised by topic. These topics are listed in the Table of Contents (to the left of the page).Contracting-outLloyds

Deeds

Deeds

Under English law legally binding agreements can be made orally, in writing or by deed.This Practice Notice considers the circumstances in which a

Appointment, retirement and resignation of a director

Appointment, retirement and resignation of a director

BREXIT IMPACT: The information to be given when appointing a corporate director will be affected by Brexit. For further details, see Impact of Brexit

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Consultation tracker—pensions

This Lexis®PSL Pensions consultation tracker tool displays key consultations (both formal and informal) conducted in the last 12 months by HM...
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26th Oct
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Auto-enrolment—an introduction

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE: On 9 April 2020 the Pensions Regulator (TPR) published ‘Automatic enrolment and pension contributions: COVID-19...
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Produced in partnership with Wyn Derbyshire of gunnercooke LLP 26th Oct
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Horizon scanning—Pensions

This Practice Note summarises the key legal developments that are expected to impact pension lawyers within the next 18 months and will continue to...
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22nd Oct
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Legislation tracker—pensions

This legislation tracker is divided into the following sections:•Forthcoming Acts and Bills•Forthcoming Statutory Instruments•Forthcoming FCA...
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16th Oct
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Pensions Ombudsman determination tracker

The entries in this tracker are organised by topic, alphabetically. These topics are listed in the Table of Contents (to the left of the...
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13th Oct
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The annual allowance

The basic principle underpinning the pensions tax regime is that members of registered pension schemes enjoy:•various tax advantages while accruing...
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Produced in partnership with Wyn Derbyshire of gunnercooke LLP 13th Oct
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Auto-enrolment—who needs to be enrolled?

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE: On 9 April 2020 the Pensions Regulator (TPR) published ‘Automatic enrolment and pension contributions: COVID-19...
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Produced in partnership with Wyn Derbyshire of gunnercooke LLP 13th Oct
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Pension consultation requirements

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE: On 9 April 2020 the Pensions Regulator (TPR) published guidance which provides a regulatory easement for employers...
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13th Oct
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Investment powers and duties of pension trustees

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE: The market volatility caused by coronavirus has led to an increase in DB scheme deficits (see News Analysis:...
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13th Oct
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Statement of investment principles (SIP)

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE: The market volatility caused by coronavirus led to an increase in DB scheme deficits (see News Analysis: Coronavirus...
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Produced in partnership with Nick Stones of Pinsent Masons 5th Oct
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The authorisation and supervisory regime for master trusts

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATE: In light of the coronavirus pandemic, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) issued guidance stating that, until 30 June 2020, it...
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26th Sep
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Bulk transfers between occupational pension schemes—an introduction

IntroductionThis Practice Note considers bulk transfers between occupational pension schemes. A bulk transfer is the transfer of a group of members...
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26th Sep
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Trivial commutation

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) recognises that schemes could incur disproportionate costs in providing small pensions under registered pension schemes,...
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26th Sep
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Surrender and forfeiture of pension benefits

THIS PRACTICE NOTE APPLIES TO OCCUPATIONAL PENSION SCHEMES ONLYThis Practice Note considers the extent to which accrued pension rights under...
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25th Sep
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Case tracker—judgments handed down in 2018—pensions

The entries in this tracker are organised by topic. These topics are listed in the Table of Contents (to the left of the page).Contracting-outLloyds...
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25th Sep
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Early leavers—revaluation

Statutory requirement to revalue benefitsStatute requires pension schemes to revalue the deferred benefits of early leavers over the period of...
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25th Sep

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