What’s happening on scheme investments, including climate change, other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues, stewardship, voting and reporting. This will mainly be of interest to trustees and fund managers.

Pensions Hub

Chancellor announces pension fund reforms to boost UK business

Chancellor announces pension fund reforms to boost UK business

On March 4, 2024, ahead of this week’s Budget, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced pension fund reforms as another step in the Government’s plan to boost British business and increase returns for savers.

United Kingdom | Publication | 13 mars 2024

Regulator’s report on impact of LDI crisis on DB pension schemes published by WPC

On February 7, 2024, the Work and Pensions Committee of the House of Commons published a lengthy report submitted by the Regulator on the impact DB schemes of the liability-driven investment (LDI) cri...

United Kingdom | Publication | 26 février 2024

Pensions Ombudsman: member’s complaint of unsuitable SSAS investment succeeds against independent trustee

The Pensions Ombudsman has upheld a complaint by a member trustee of a small self-administered pension scheme (SSAS) against Rowanmoor Trustees Limited (RTL). The member claimed that RTL, as an independent trustee, had failed to conduct sufficient due diligence on the scheme's investment. The Ombudsman agreed. However, the claim against Rowanmoor Group plc (Rowanmoor) as scheme administrator was not upheld, as the Ombudsman determined that it was not responsible for carrying out the level of due diligence suggested by the complainant.

United Kingdom | Publication | 26 février 2024

Financial Markets Law Committee publishes report on climate change and fiduciary duties

The Financial Markets Law Committee has published a report on pension scheme trustees’ evolving fiduciary duties and decision-making in relation to sustainability and climate change.

United Kingdom | Publication | 13 février 2024

DWP publishes its consultation response on the DB Funding and Investment Regulations

On January 29, 2024, the DWP published its long-awaited consultation response to the 2022 consultation on the Occupational Pension Scheme (Funding and Investment Strategy and Amendment) Regulations 2024, together with the final draft version of the Regulations.

United Kingdom | Publication | 13 février 2024
Regulator publishes private markets guidance for schemes

Regulator publishes private markets guidance for schemes

On January 24, 2024, the Regulator published new guidance for trustees of schemes investing in private markets.

United Kingdom | Publication | 29 janvier 2024
Pensions Regulator includes additional questions on liquidity and leverage arrangements on DB and hybrid scheme return

Pensions Regulator includes additional questions on liquidity and leverage arrangements on DB and hybrid scheme return

The Regulator has updated the questions in the DB and hybrid scheme return for defined benefit and hybrid pension schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | 29 janvier 2024
PPF publishes final rules for 2024/25 levy year

PPF publishes final rules for 2024/25 levy year

On December 14, 2023, the PPF published its final levy rules for 2024/25 following its consultation in September.

United Kingdom | Publication | 15 janvier 2024
Government responds to 2022 consultation on VAT treatment of fund management services

Government responds to 2022 consultation on VAT treatment of fund management services

On December 14, 2023, in a written statement, the Financial Secretary to the Treasury published HMRC's summary of responses to its technical consultation on the VAT treatment of fund management services. This is mainly of interest for DC schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | 15 janvier 2024


Publications récentes

Blue, green and purple lines representing digital security

Publication

Anonymisation des renseignements personnels – comment faire pour procéder en toute conformité?

Depuis l’adoption en septembre 2021 de la Loi modernisant des dispositions législatives en matière de protection des renseignements personnels (Loi 25), plusieurs nouveaux concepts et mécanismes ont été introduits à nos lois.

Canada | 12 juin 2024

Cybersécurité et confidentialité des données
Employment-labour-labor-people-workers-AdobeStock_499202571

Publication

Le projet de loi fédéral sur les travailleurs de remplacement poursuit son chemin au Sénat

Dans une publication antérieure, nous faisions part des principales dispositions envisagées par le projet de loi C 58 , lequel vise à interdire aux entreprises de compétence fédérale le recours à des travailleurs de remplacement (aussi appelés « briseurs de grève ») durant un conflit de travail.

Canada | 6 juin 2024

Droit de l'emploi et du travail fédéral
abstract cube pattern

Publication

Le Canada dépose le projet de loi C-70 qui crée un registre visant la transparence en matière d’influence étrangère

Le gouvernement du Canada a dévoilé le très attendu projet de loi C-70, Loi concernant la lutte contre l’ingérence étrangère à la Chambre des communes.

Canada | 28 mai 2024

Réglementation et enquêtes
Toutes les publications

Abonnez-vous et restez à l’affût des nouvelles juridiques, informations et événements les plus récents...

Abonnez-vous