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    DB superfunds: preparing for lift-off!

    Following TPR's assessment of Clara-Pensions, we look at recent developments in the market and what is likely to happen next.

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    DB superfunds - an alternative endgame?

    Despite the protections offered by TPR’s tough new regime, assessing whether or not a superfund is the right destination for a given pension scheme will not be an e…

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    DB Consolidation: what options are available?

    There are many DB consolidation options, but not all models are right for every scheme. Learn how to choose the right option for your scheme.

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    Navigating your endgame: the DB superfunds junction

    Learn more about what the first defined benefit (DB) superfund transactions will look like. See how you can set a long-term objective with a superfund transaction i…

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    Corporate transactions: the DB pensions endgame springboard

    Recently we have seen the announcement of two takeover transactions involving significant DB pension schemes. The outcomes in these cases illustrate the range of wa…

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    Corporate transactions and restructuring

    Barnett Waddingham’s expert advisers can provide guidance on the pensions and benefits aspects of any corporate activity, whether you are a buyer or a seller in any…

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    DB superfunds – TPR sets a high bar for new consolidation option

    Recently, the Pensions Regulator published the eagerly-awaited details of the interim regime for superfunds. From here, we explore what the new rules will mean for …

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    DB superfunds are emerging from lockdown, are schemes ready?

    ‘Superfund’ consolidation vehicles offer a genuine endgame option for schemes where buyout is perhaps out of reach, so we are pleased to see that, TPR’s interim reg…

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    DB consolidation – an alternative endgame?

    We provide some background to the new consolidation options and consider how trustees can assess whether this may be the right option for them – either in the short…

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    Current Issues in Pensions Financial Reporting - 31 December 2019

    This note is for those who will be involved in preparing or auditing pension disclosure under Accounting Standards from 31 December 2019. We continue to look at the…

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