Gain a thorough understanding of the varied landscape of private sector pensions. This resource provides crucial information on the different pension schemes accessible to private sector employees. Acquire knowledge to advise clients on defined benefit plans, defined contribution schemes, hybrid models, and other options. Keep current with recent regulatory changes and best practices to enhance your expertise.
Pensions UK has welcomed a government amendment to the Pension Schemes Bill that limits the extent to which the government can use its reserve power...
The House of Commons (HoC) Library updated a number of its pensions research briefings on 7 April 2026....
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 Investment Consultants Sustainability Working Group (ICSWG) has published an update to its Climate Competency Guide for asset owners, which sets...
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
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