08 February 2010
The PPF has confirmed that it will change the way it measures insolvency risk for levy year 2011/12. If you are a levy payer, you should consider how the changes will affect you and whether you need to file new information with D&B. Click on the link to read more.
14 January 2010
In this edition of our Pensions Law newsletter we look at flexible retirement, scheme alteration, employer debt and more.
12 January 2010
Tuesday 30 March 2010 is the first in a series of deadlines for filing information for the PPF risk-based levy in 2010/11 and the following year, 2011/12. There is no leeway: the deadlines are strictly enforced. A lot of information must be filed electronically but certain types have to be submitted on paper. It is vital to allow enough time for this. This briefing gives you the deadlines.
15 December 2009
Radically revised draft guidance on internal controls is the first move in the Pensions Regulator's new campaign to improve pension scheme governance and administration. The consultation paper accepts that, after three years of trying, the Regulator has not managed to persuade many smaller schemes to adopt the processes that deliver good risk management. The new guidance is particularly addressed to these schemes – and sets them a demanding target. Click on the link to read more.
16 November 2009
The court has ruled against an attempt to exploit the Pension Protection Fund. This is good news for levy payers. But it opens up questions about what amounts to a misuse of the PPF. Click on the link to read more.
27 October 2009
The latest edition of our Employment law newsletter looks at additional paternity leave, service provision change, new fees for notifications to the Information Commissioner and the use of tips to top up wages.
27 October 2009
This edition of our Pensions and Incentives newsletter looks at proposed changes to the way the PPF calculates its risk-based levy, section 75 employer debt and new guidance from the Pensions Regulator and the FSA about what advice about pensions employers can give to their staff.
15 September 2009
The latest edition of our pensions newsletter. This edition covers DWP plans to simplify the current regulations on disclosure of information to scheme members, as well as comment on the decision in the Beck case, and the PPF's new levy formula which will recognise investment risk.
23 July 2009
Our quarterly update keeping you informed of the latest developments in pensions and incentives law. In this issue: advice for trustees; higher rate tax relief; The Pensions Regulator.
14 July 2009
The Court of Appeal has removed the threat of a significant increase in the cost of “Barber window” pension in defined benefit pension schemes that provide unreduced early retirement pensions.
27 March 2009
Our quarterly update about employment, pensions and incentives law. This issue looks at pensions covenant review, the 48 hour week, graduate schemes and TUPE.
17 February 2009
Close of business on 31 March 2009 is a key deadline for providing the information that the PPF will use to calculate its risk-based levy for 2009/10 and 2010/11.
12 February 2009
The latest edition of our Employment, Pensions and Incentives newsletter.
11 February 2009
Information about our professional trustee service, Temple Trustees.
06 January 2009
The latest edition of our pension trustee newsletter. This edition covers the Pensions Act 2008, employer debt legislation, bridging pensions and our upcoming seminars.
02 September 2008
Our quarterly update keeping you informed of the latest developments in employment, pensions and incentives law.
06 August 2008
Information and comment about pensions law.
23 July 2008
Before trustees choose from the array of complex investment options they need to know the legal background to their decision.
13 May 2008
Clive Pugh answers questions regarding new guidance from the Pensions Regulator.
28 April 2008
Article for Pensions Week on legislating for conflicts of interest, written by Clive Pugh.
17 April 2008
Latest employment, pensions and incentives news from Burges Salmon, including CCTV Code of Practice, Maternity Leave and how to improve share incentive schemes.
27 February 2008
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has issued draft guidance on conflict of interest for pension scheme trustees and employers.
10 January 2008
In Focus, our quarterly update on the developments in employment, pensions and incentives law. Updated ABI guidelines on executive pay; New Year, new bill; Flexible working; Pay delay....
06 December 2007
Latest updates from our Pensions Team
29 October 2007
Our quarterly update of the latest developments in employment, pensions and incentives law.