Norton Rose
More muscle to the regulator or just Big Brother?
Lesley Browning doubts whether some, or indeed any, of the proposed powers for TPR would have prevented collapses like BHS and Carillion.
Where do schemes stand on same-sex survivor benefits now?
PP looks at hte impact of Innospec vs Walker
Court to determine if survivor benefits will be equalised for same-sex spouses
The Court of Appeal is set to decide whether a judgment allowing schemes to restrict survivor benefits for civil partners and same-sex spouses is compatible with EU law.
Why the High Court sided with the BBC in capping members' pensionable pay
Employers can take comfort
Will the new pensions minister abolish the lifetime allowance for DC?
Lesley Browning looks at what the Conservative government means for pensions
What are trustees' legal duties in dealing with climate change risks?
PP asks if trustees should be concerned about a probe on their legal duties on climate change risks
IBM to appeal after members granted permission to claim damages
Members of IBM's UK defined benefit (DB) schemes will be able to claim damages against the company over the closure of the schemes, the High Court has ruled.
Carrington Wire: Did watchdog win its game of Russian roulette?
PP looks at the settlement accepted by TPR that won't keep the scheme out of the PPF
A guide to handling pension overpayments
As the High Court rules on pension overpayments, PP brings you a guide to handling this tricky subject
Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund enters £1.5bn longevity swap
The trustee of the Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund (MNOPF) has hedged the longevity risk for £1.5bn of the scheme's members.
Guinness Peat forks out 'stunning' £18m to defend against probe by watchdog
Guinness Peat Group (GPG) is set to spend around £18m on legal advice and fees over a two-year period, in its defence against action by The Pensions Regulator (TPR).
Norton Rose Fulbright appoints Ward to pensions team
Law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has appointed Julia Ward as an associate to the pensions team in its London office.
High Court overturns Ombudsman's decision on PPF levy
The High Court has ruled that companies cannot challenge Pension Protection Fund (PPF) levies based on failure scores calculated using out-of-date information.
GAD to suspend passports ahead of LGPS 2014
The Government Actuary's Department (GAD) will suspend certification for council contractors ahead of the Local Government Pension Scheme's (LGPS) new benefit structure.
Banks prepare to split schemes under ring-fence reforms
Rachel Dalton finds out how reforms will require banks to restructure their schemes
Sandy Hook tragedy prompts wave of disinvestment
Hannah Brenton investigates the implications of US pension funds’ disinvestment from gun manufacturers
Norton Rose merges with Fulbright & Jaworski
Norton Rose has confirmed it will merge with US law firm Fulbright & Jaworski LLP.
Updated Takeover Code may fail to improve scheme security
Proposed changes to the Takeover Code designed to give trustees more security could be "meaningless" when applied to hostile takeovers argues a lawyer.
Call for independent trustee regulation to prevent fraud
The government must consider regulating independent trustees to prevent another scandal like the £52m GP Noble fraud, lawyers say.
Regulator to review funding code of practice
The Pensions Regulator is set to review its regulatory code of practice on scheme funding later this year, PP has learned.
Analysis: The dire consequences of trustee mismanagement
Michael Bow explores TPR's Hugh MacKay intervention
Uniq's debt-for-equity swap delivers
Philip Jelley explains why using a company's shares to satisfy a final-salary pension scheme's debt can prevent insolvency.
Lib/Lab coalition could see 'penal' tax plan enacted - UPDATED
The Liberal Democrats could use a coalition government with the Labour Party to force through "penal" tax policies, a lawyer fears.
