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Pensions Law Summary - GDPR

In this summary, we discuss the relevance of GDPR to UK pension schemes and practical steps to ensure compliance with the current data protection regime

13 September 2021

Legal update

FCA v Avacade Ltd & others: another shot across the bow for unregulated introducers

With the Court of Appeal confirming the High Court's judgment, we discuss what this means for unregulated introducers

06 September 2021

Press release

Burges Salmon launches interactive pensions tool

The firm has created its Pension Schemes Act Triage Tool to support employers and trustees with navigating the Pensions Regulator’s powers.

03 September 2021

Legal update

The Axminster Twist: Forfeiture, Limitation and Interest

A key case for all trustees which addressed whether claims by members for underpayments were time barred and/or forfeited under the scheme’s rules

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Pensions Law Summary - Alternatives to Buy-Out, Consolidators and other options

In this summary, we examine the options for schemes looking to secure member liabilities including consolidators, capital backed options and transfer to master trust

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Pensions Law Summary - Pension Schemes Act 2021

In this summary, we look at what the Act contains, powers under the current regime and the importance of the new enhanced regulator powers and sanctions

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Pensions Law Summary - Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Pension Schemes

In this summary, we examine ESG requirements for pension schemes, the increased interest in ESG factors and the opportunities and risks of taking ESG into consideration when investing in pension scheme assets

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Pensions Law Summary - Scheme Funding

In this summary, we explore the current scheme funding regime, changes to be implemented under the Pension Schemes Act and the expected new scheme funding code

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Burges Salmon's international reputation recognised at European Pensions Awards

The firm’s Pensions practice has secured a place on the shortlist for the ‘European Pensions Law Firm of the Year’ accolade at the 2021 awards

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Pensions Law Summary - Buy-in / Buy-out

In this summary, we consider the key aspects relating to de-risking in connection with bulk annuity policies and how you can prepare for a buy-in or buy-out

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Pensions Law Summary - Defined Contribution (DC) Schemes

In this summary, we examine the move from defined benefit to defined contribution schemes and look at the key features and legal requirements of DC schemes

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Pensions Law Summary - Cyber Security

In this summary, we discuss the increasing threat of cybercrime and consider trustee responsibilities to ensure cyber security and build cyber resilience

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