Sackers

Proposals to allow early access to pensions will create a "bureaucratic nightmare" and should be shelved, industry groups say.

A policeman was awarded a massive £5,000 compensation by the pensions ombudsman after his planned retirement in New Zealand was nearly shattered by an administrative error.

The negative tone of HM Treasury's early access consultation is an indication the concept as a whole could be "quietly shelved", a lawyer says.

Poor understanding of DC issues is a key problem for members. Chirag Ghelani of Sackers looks at trustees' obligations to help, and what they can do to support informed decisions

Members of Prudential's defined benefit scheme had their challenge over the legality of discretionary benefit increases heard in the High Court over the past few weeks.

Jenna Towler on why the DWP must get it right over s75

Government is set to overhaul section 75 debt regulations this autumn by introducing ‘group guarantees' as an alternative to the payment of employer debt, PP has learned.

The design of some occupational pension funds will be affected by the abolition of the default retirement age despite government promises schemes would not be affected, experts warn.

Some trustees risk their members being entitled to benefits based on uncapped salary when old Inland Revenue limits fall away after April 5, lawyers warn.

The legalisation of pre-nuptial agreements could make pensions on divorce more complex by putting limits on sharing orders, a lawyer warns.