The Department of Work and Pensions ("DWP") has begun consulting on a proposal to implement the automatic consolidation of deferred small pots through the establishment of consolidator schemes. At … [Read more...] about DWP consults on solving the ‘small pots’ problem
Nature-based investment risks and opportunities for pension schemes
Nature-based risks and opportunities are starting to find their way onto more pension scheme trustee meeting agendas and into scheme investment strategies. To explore what this means in practice, … [Read more...] about Nature-based investment risks and opportunities for pension schemes
CDC – how does the proposed multi-employer regime differ from the single employer regulations?
In the third of our series of three articles on CDC, we focus in detail on the draft regulations set out in the Consultation and, in particular, how these differ from the position for single / … [Read more...] about CDC – how does the proposed multi-employer regime differ from the single employer regulations?
CDC – the next stage in the evolution of CDC
October has been a key month in the development of collective defined contribution pension schemes (CDC schemes). On 7 October, the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan was launched. The Pensions … [Read more...] about CDC – the next stage in the evolution of CDC
CDC – a brave new world for the UK’s pensions industry?
October 2024 has been a key month in the development of collective defined contribution pension schemes (CDC schemes). On 7 October 2024, the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan was launched. In the … [Read more...] about CDC – a brave new world for the UK’s pensions industry?
The King’s Speech and the Pension Schemes Bill
This morning, King Charles III delivered the King's Speech. Pomp, pageantry and policy vied for attention as the King worked through paragraphs setting the scene for 40 new bills (i.e. draft primary … [Read more...] about The King’s Speech and the Pension Schemes Bill