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UK Pensions Briefing: The General Data Protection Regulation: Five years on

UK Pensions Briefing: The General Data Protection Regulation: Five years on

May 25, 2023, marked the five-year anniversary of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) coming into force. Post-Brexit, the GDPR was transposed into UK law by way of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 and the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Act 2020.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 17, 2023
Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Asset

Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act receives Royal Asset

On October 26, 2023, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act received Royal Assent. The Act will be relevant to all companies, including corporate trustees, in terms of ID verification for their directors and persons with significant control, and most individuals who file documents with Companies House. In due course, corporate trustees that have corporate directors will need to review their structure to ensure compliance with the Act. It is not yet confirmed when the measures will come into force but new secondary legislation and guidance is awaited.

United Kingdom | Publication | November 13, 2023
Deputy Pensions Ombudsman upholds complaints against trustees of Focus Group Administration pension scheme

Deputy Pensions Ombudsman upholds complaints against trustees of Focus Group Administration pension scheme

The Deputy Pensions Ombudsman has upheld two complaints made against the trustees of the Focus Group Administration Pension Scheme, with Simon Williams (the former sole trustee of the scheme) ordered to repay over £730,000 into the scheme.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 11, 2023
DWP launches public consultation on proposed changes to General Levy

DWP launches public consultation on proposed changes to General Levy

On October 2, 2023, the DWP launched a public consultation on the proposed changes to the structure and rates of the General Levy on registrable occupational and personal pension schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 11, 2023
The Pensions Regulator issues first fine for failure to publish climate report

The Pensions Regulator issues first fine for failure to publish climate report

On September 28, 2023, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) reported that it has issued its first fine against a pension scheme for failing to publish its climate change report on time.

United Kingdom | Publication | October 11, 2023
Draft PPF regulations retain effects of Hampshire and Hughes judgments

Draft PPF regulations retain effects of Hampshire and Hughes judgments

On September 18, 2023, draft regulations on PPF compensation were laid before Parliament, made under the restatement powers of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 (the Act).

United Kingdom | Publication | September 27, 2023
Pension SuperFund to wind down after failing to secure regulatory authorisation

Pension SuperFund to wind down after failing to secure regulatory authorisation

Edi Truell, founder of private equity group Disruptive Capital, is winding down the Pension SuperFund, a commercial pension consolidator, after failing to get regulatory approval for the business.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 27, 2023
Draft regulations enshrine in UK law Allonby and Walker judgments under restatement powers

Draft regulations enshrine in UK law Allonby and Walker judgments under restatement powers

On September 18, 2023, draft regulations were laid before Parliament which set out equality provisions applying to occupational pension schemes under the Equality Act 2010 (EqA 2010).

United Kingdom | Publication | September 27, 2023
DWP publishes independent review of Pensions Regulator

DWP publishes independent review of Pensions Regulator

On September 18, 2023, the DWP published an Independent Review of the Pensions Regulator. The

United Kingdom | Publication | September 27, 2023


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