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      This webinar will bring together views from actuaries, lawyers, administrators, trustees and data experts to look at the pragmatic, collaborative solutions that are open to schemes to solve the GMP equalisation challenges in 2021. It will assess the individual challenges schemes face with equalisations and provide some practical options that are available to resolve these issues.

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      In this webinar, PP editor Jonathan Stapleton will be joined by BMO’s chief economist Steven Bell and director of fiduciary management, Christy Jesudasan, alongside PTL trustee director Melanie Cusack and Isio’s head of fiduciary management oversight Paula Champion to discuss the significant impact of these themes on the pensions sector.

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      In 2015 George Osborne, then the UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, decided that those age over 55 could take much more of their pension in cash. This has since opened up a range of possibilities for DC scheme members in the world of pensions.

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Cold calling ban shelved, govt says
Cold calling ban shelved, govt says

The upcoming Financial Guidance and Claims Bill will not include the pensions cold calling ban, the Department for Work and Pensions has said.

  • Industry
  • 06 July 2017
Industry unsurprised by non-compliance with scheme returns
Industry unsurprised by non-compliance with scheme returns

Most respondents in last week's Pensions Buzz were not shocked by the revelation that thousands of DC schemes are breaching scheme return rules.

  • Industry
  • 05 December 2016
Why the government must stop the tinkering
Why the government must stop the tinkering

The chancellor's first Autumn Statement tinkered further with pensions. Jonathan Stapleton explains why this is the wrong way to approach long-term savings.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 28 November 2016
Salary sacrifice restrictions: The list of affected and exempt benefits
Salary sacrifice restrictions: The list of affected and exempt benefits

Here it is… A full list of all the benefits PP thinks will be exempted, protected and affected by the salary sacrifice restrictions announced by chancellor Philip Hammond yesterday.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 24 November 2016
Autumn Statement: Hammond keeps triple lock but hints it could come under threat after 2020
Autumn Statement: Hammond keeps triple lock but hints it could come under threat after 2020

The chancellor has confirmed the government will keep the state pension triple lock but warned it could be cut in future due to rising longevity.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 23 November 2016
Autumn Statement 2016: The key announcements on pensions
Autumn Statement 2016: The key announcements on pensions

Cuts to the Money Purchase Annual Allowance; a £1bn raid on salary sacrifice schemes; a pledge to keep the pensions triple-lock; and increases in the Insurance Premium Tax… Professional Pensions takes a look at the key Autumn Statement announcements....

  • Defined Contribution
  • 23 November 2016
Government reaffirms clamp down on pensions cold calling in Autumn Statement
Government reaffirms clamp down on pensions cold calling in Autumn Statement

The government has reaffirmed its commitment to crack down on pensions cold calling and give firms more powers to block suspicious transfers.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 23 November 2016
Government to consult on slashing Money Purchase Annual Allowance
Government to consult on slashing Money Purchase Annual Allowance

The government has announced a consultation into reducing the money purchase annual allowance (MPAA).

  • Law and Regulation
  • 23 November 2016
Autumn Statement: Government to crack down on pension scams
Autumn Statement: Government to crack down on pension scams

The chancellor will outline plans to ban pensions cold calling and give firms more powers to block suspicious transfers in this Wednesday's Autumn Statement.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 21 November 2016
Autumn Statement: What the chancellor should do for pensions
Autumn Statement: What the chancellor should do for pensions

There is much speculation over what next week's Autumn Statement could throw up for pensions, so what does the industry want to see?

  • Law and Regulation
  • 16 November 2016
What were the top pension stories last week?
What were the top pension stories last week?

The most popular stories were a potential RAA for British Steel Pension Scheme if the government shelves plans to change pension law, and Treasury plans to launch the pensions dashboard by next Spring.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 16 September 2016
Tax relief reform 'attractive' for chancellor in Autumn Statement
Tax relief reform 'attractive' for chancellor in Autumn Statement

A single rate of tax relief could be "far too attractive" for chancellor Philip Hammond to not consider introducing through his Autumn Statement, says public policy expert Iain Anderson.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 15 September 2016
NEST should be auto-enrolment default micro-employers

NEST should be made the default auto-enrolment provider for small firms, according to a majority of respondents to Professional Pensions research.

  • Industry
  • 03 December 2015
We need to increase AE minimums

This year's Autumn Statement saw planned increases to AE minimums delayed by six months. Helen Morrissey is not impressed.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 01 December 2015
Five stories you might have missed: Autumn Statement, DC code, Bulk annuity entrant

Top stories online this week include the Autumn Statement, an updated code of conduct for defined contribution schemes, and a first bulk annuity deal for Scottish Widows.

  • Industry
  • 27 November 2015
Government scolded over auto-enrolment contributions delay

Six-month delays 'disappointing' for an ageing population, critics argue

  • Law and Regulation
  • 27 November 2015
Autumn Statement: Treasury to backdate IHT drawdown exemption

Statement brings 'clarity' to the current situation

  • Law and Regulation
  • 25 November 2015
Autumn Statement: Government publishes criteria for pooling LGPS into six funds

The government has published criteria and guidance for pooling the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) into six "British wealth funds" worth at least £25bn each.

  • Defined Benefit
  • 25 November 2015
Autumn Statement: Free childcare eligibility cut

The chancellor has cut eligibility for free childcare and tax-free childcare to families earning less than £100,000 and parents working more than 16 hours a week.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 25 November 2015
Autumn Statement: Osborne unveils 0.5% apprenticeship payroll tax

Large employers face an additional payroll tax of 0.5% to fund the chancellor's apprenticeship programme.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 25 November 2015
Autumn Statement: Treasury to consult employers on salary sacrifice

The government is to consult employers on the use of salary sacrifice schemes and "remains concerned about the growth" of such schemes.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 25 November 2015
Autumn Statement: Key pension announcements

PP's quick fire guide to what the Autumn Statement means for pensions.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 25 November 2015
Autumn Statement: AE contribution increases delayed six months

Planned increases to minimum auto-enrolment contributions will be delayed to align them with the start of the tax year, the government has revealed.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 25 November 2015
Autumn Statement: Employers hit with £1.3bn diesel car tax rise

Chancellor George Osborne has extended the removal of the diesel supplement on company cars until 2021 - costing employers an estimated £1.36bn extra.

  • Employee Benefits
  • 25 November 2015
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