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Briefing
News on Pensions November 2016
In our November 2016 edition of News on Pensions we bring you most recent news from the PPF, TPR and DWP.
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Blog
Government proposes method for equalising GMPs
Formerly contracted-out schemes could see an increase in liabilities as a result of equalising for GMPs. We consider the government’s proposed approach.
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Briefing
Current Pensions Issues Autumn 2016
This edition of Current Pensions Issues includes updates on a further deadline extension to HMRC's guidelines on VAT on pension costs, the Treasury's proposal to us…
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Briefing
News on Pensions October 2016
In our latest edition of News on Pensions we bring you the latest news from The Pension Protection Fund, The Pensions Regulator and The Department for Work and Pens…
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Blog
Five reasons why the Government was right to abandon the secondary annuity market...and one reason to be disappointed!
The Government has announced that, after eighteen months in consultation and preparation, the planned launch of a secondary annuity market in 2017 is not now going …
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Briefing
News on Pensions September 2016
In this issue of News on Pensions we examine the Treasury's consultation on Pensions Advice Allowance for DC, VAT on pension scheme costs, the latest news from TPR …
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Blog
VAT on pension costs - part 4: inscrutable force meets immovable deadline
HMRC has been considering for some time how to change the way in which VAT on DB pension scheme costs is reclaimed by UK employers, and with a third extension on th…
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Briefing
News on Pensions July/August 2016
In this issue of News on Pensions we examine a new inquiry from the Work and Pensions Committee, ensuing investment market volatility following the 'Brexit' vote, t…
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Briefing
Current Pensions Issues Summer 2016
This edition of Current Pensions Issues includes several actions for trustees including issues following Brexit, considering TPR's 2016 Funding Statement, protectin…
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Blog
Evidence-based funding assumptions: TPR’s 2016 annual funding statement
The Pensions Regulator’s 2016 funding statement aims to help trustees set an approach to funding, investment and employer covenant in volatile economic conditions. …