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Analysis: Box Clever case sets precedent

Professional Pensions | 09 Feb 2012 | 08:00

Michael Bow looks at the background to The Pensions Regulator’s decision to issue a financial support direction against five ITV group companies.

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Comment: Intervention leaves ITV not boxing so clever

Broadcaster ITV found itself in the headlines last week after The Pensions Regulator issued a determination ordering it to support the Box Clever Group Pension Scheme, a fund burdened with a deficit of £62m.

Professional Pensions | 02 Feb 2012 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Unusual test case brings clarity to hybrid wind-up problem

An innovative test case regarding the wind-up of a scheme destined for the Financial Assistance Scheme used fictional members as representative defendants to reduce costs.

Professional Pensions | 20 Jan 2012 | 12:31 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

OTHER EVERSHEDS ARTICLES

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High Court ruling leaves Wedgewood Museum collection under threat of sell off

The historic Wedgwood Museum collection could be sold off after the High Court ruled the artefacts could be disposed of to pay off debts, which include a £134m liability owed to the pension scheme.

Professional Pensions | 20 Dec 2011 | 12:25 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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A call to arms against ‘nightmare’ Solvency II

Pensions minister Steve Webb and Lord Hutton are two men who know about pensions, politics and the politics of pensions.

Professional Pensions | 15 Dec 2011 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

Former Labour minister John Hutton

Solvency II a ‘nightmare scenario’

The introduction of Solvency II–type regime for schemes would be a “nightmare scenario” for Britain and kill off defined benefit provision entirely, politicians warn.

Professional Pensions | 15 Dec 2011 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Pilots’ appeal dropped as risk to Port of Tyne too great

The Port of Tyne dropped its appeal in the long-running Pilots’ case due to “insufficient support” from other harbour authorities to justify the risk involved.

Professional Pensions | 17 Nov 2011 | 11:06 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Maxwell - 20 years on: A PP special

Jack Jones looks at how the Maxwell pension disaster unfolded

Professional Pensions | 03 Nov 2011 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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‘Dangerous side-effects’ of money purchase definition

Lawyer warns that Pensions Bill amendment may have unintended consequences for some schemes.

Professional Pensions | 20 Oct 2011 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Govt urged to clarify whether a-e will be put on ice

The government must confirm whether auto-enrolment is to be put on hold or shelved or risk further undermining occupational pensions, industry figures argue.

Professional Pensions | 11 Oct 2011 | 12:01 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Contingent assets may be worthless against levy rules

A change in the way the Pension Protection Fund views contingent assets could significantly increase the levy for some schemes, Eversheds warns.

Professional Pensions | 29 Sep 2011 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Employers must have ‘open mind’ on post-65 working

Employers must consider staff requests to continue working post-retirement age in ‘good faith’ or risk discrimination claims, Eversheds warns.

Professional Pensions | 12 Aug 2011 | 11:48 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

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Ombudsman understaffing represents ‘false economy’

The Pensions Ombudsman is operating under a “false economy” because it has faced staffing cuts while schemes are still paying the same levy, a lawyer says.

Professional Pensions | 04 Aug 2011 | 08:00 | To read this article you must be a subsriber

Pensions library

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Good Practice Principles in Modelling Defined Contribution Pension Plans

The Pensions Institute provides 15 good practice principles in modelling defined contribution pension plans. These principles cover the issues such as: model specification and calibration, modelling quantifiable uncertainty, modelling member choices and modelling longevity risk.

 

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Don’t let it get out of hand: Keeping control of auto enrolment

After what has felt for many like an eternity, auto enrolment has finally arrived. As the UK's largest employers complete the process, now is an ideal time to consider some of the lessons learned so that employers with auto enrolment on the agenda for 2013, can avoid some of the pain and pitfalls that may occur along the way.

This whitepaper provides a checklist to ensure you are compliant with the new legislation.

 

 

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WSB Healthcare Select 2013

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