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TPR's quick guide - why it’s worth working together
The Pensions Regulator has published a quick guide for employers on funding DB pension schemes. It highlights key points for employers approaching valuations, inclu…
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High quality public disclosure
On 14 July 2015 EIOPA published a note entitled ‘Need for high quality public disclosure: Solvency II’s report on solvency and financial condition and the potential…
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Dealing with a deficit – failing to plan or planning to fail?
The Pensions Regulator has published its latest annual statement for schemes currently conducting a valuation. Schemes may face increased deficits and the statement…
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Pensions tax relief – an endangered species
Whoever wins the election on 7 May, higher-rate taxpayers are likely to lose out from a pension perspective. Whether it’s a red dawn or some other hue, one thing is…
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FCA Business Plan 2015/16
Last week, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) published its business plan for the year 2015/16. In this blog, we summarise the FCA risk outlook, how the insuranc…
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VAT on pension costs – part 2
HMRC has been busy behind the scenes holding an 'informal consultation' on the issue of employers reclaiming VAT on pension scheme costs, and has now given the indu…
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How does Solvency II fit into EIOPA’s strategic priorities?
EIOPA’s strategic priorities for 2015 were outlined in a speech by Gabriel Bernardino in Nov 2014. On the agenda were Solvency II, pensions to EU citizens and consu…
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Johnson report comforts schemes providing CPI-linked pension increases
A review of consumer price indices suggests ending the use of the RPI as soon as possible. The report considers the available indices, what is the ultimate aim of …
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2014 – the year where Solvency II got real and we all bought Lamborghinis
2014 was a busy year for the actuarial world. Our blogs show how many things happened in the last 12 months, there are 3 key reasons we will remember 2014: Solvency…
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VAT: RIP the trustee. Long live the trustee company…?
HMRC has recently issued two briefing notes in relation to reclaiming VAT on invoices for pension scheme services. Whilst on the face of it, DC schemes seem to be g…