Should there be a statutory override converting RPI to CPI?
The debate over whether schemes should be able to change statutory pension increases from RPI to CPI continues with calls for a statutory override to be put in place. Kristian Brunt-Seymour considers its feasibility
At a glance: Schemes with any funding challenges are often keen to move to CPI Ambiguous wording of scheme rules have led to several High Court cases Sponsoring employers may need to make business...
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