Sackers

Natasha Browne takes a look at the key issues around DB contracting out ahead of the April 2016 deadline

Trustees need to have the sponsor on board to get things done. But what happens if they are faced with a sponsor who is unwilling or unable to work with them, asks Pádraig Floyd?

Two-thirds of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes are offering members the chance to access the freedom and choice reforms launched last month, according to research.

Most schemes are letting members take pots as cash but remain reluctant to offer other freedoms

More ex-spouses may seek financial orders to go after their former partner's pension as a result of the freedom and choice reforms introduced in April.

As trustees prefer for an increase in transfer requests, PP looks at best practice

The largest employers are preparing for auto re-enrolment but what issues will they face?

Eligible jobholders with tax protected pension savings are no longer required to be automatically enrolled (AE) under government amendments to draft legislation.

Sebastian Reger has been appointed partner by Sackers.

While last year's Budget put the focus firmly on DC, trustees still need to be aware of potential risks in their DB scheme say Peter Murphy and Arshad Khan.