We run a comprehensive programme of pension training for clients and their advisers, including training for new pension trustees, training for experienced trustees and regular morning seminars reviewing legal developments in...more
On 24 April 2025, the DWP published a Report by the Small Pots Delivery Group, setting out the Group’s detailed recommendations for a system of compulsory consolidation of small defined contribution (DC) pots, plus the...more
In this article, we look forward to likely key developments in UK pension law in 2025. This article covers, in particular: Virgin Media: the legal rollercoaster continues … The Pension Schemes Bill: a comprehensive...more
In this news update, we highlight legal developments in UK pensions from January 2025. This update covers: Investment news: Pensions Investment Review: consultation closes Derivatives clearing exemption to be extended...more
The government has ambitious plans for the future of defined benefit (DB) pension schemes, many of which, it is hoped, will help the UK economy through increased investment in productive finance. In particular, the...more
The government is keen to see continued reduction in the number of DC trust-based occupational pension schemes, believing that a smaller number of large, well-run schemes will result in better outcomes for members while...more
On 28 November 2023, we held our recent developments in pensions seminar covering legal updates from the pensions industry from the recent months.
Topics members of our team covered included: Autumn Statement 2023: what...more
Welcome to Hogan Lovells UK pension team's October 2022 newsletter. The past fortnight has demonstrated how pension schemes can be significantly impacted by unexpected turmoil in financial markets. ...more
The Pensions Regulator (tPR) has issued a multitude of codes of practice, guidance notes and other documents to assist pension scheme trustees to understand and better perform their role. However, knowing what help is...more
As announced in the 2016 Autumn Statement, pension schemes may (but will not be required to) allow members to withdraw up to £500 from their defined contribution (DC) pension pots to pay for financial advice about retirement....more
This note sets out the areas in which restrictions on charges and governance requirements apply to trustees or managers of occupational money purchase schemes. These requirements have been introduced over the last two years...more