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En el marco de la implementación de la Reforma de Pensiones contenida en la Ley N°21.735, el 1 de agosto se dará inicio a la contribución obligatoria de empleadores al nuevo sistema mixto, incrementando en 1% la cotización...more
As we move further into 2025, significant changes are on the horizon for employee benefits across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). From increases in national insurance contributions in the UK to landmark pension...more
Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. TPR publishes annual funding statement - The Pensions...more
The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD, titled “Responsibility for Germany,” was announced on April 9, 2025. It outlines the future political strategy for Germany, addressing several aspects of employment...more
Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DC pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings and to support the legal update item on your next...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. DWP 'actively considering' whether to give a legislative fix...more
Welcome to our quarterly pensions litigation briefing, designed to help pensions managers identify key risks in scheme administration, and trustees update their knowledge and understanding. This briefing highlights recent...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Neonatal care leave from April 6, 2025: New regulations - ...more
Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Auto-enrolment trigger and earnings band to remain unchanged...more
An ageing population is an irreversible global trend, and it risks posing serious challenges over the next few decades. ...more
The Autumn Budget announced that from 6 April 2027, the majority of death benefits paid from registered pension schemes (whether DB or DC) will form part of the deceased member’s estate for inheritance tax (“IHT”) purposes....more
The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority (‘MPFA’) has commenced a major overhaul of the Hong Kong pensions system with the launch of the eMPF Platform in June 2024....more
Introduction - The gender pensions gap refers to the average difference in pension wealth between men and women. There are different ways to measure it. For example, looking at how much pension is built up at different...more
When engaging employees (or acquiring a business that engages employees) in the Canadian province of Québec, employers and prospective employers should note two unique pension and benefit law requirements, which are absent in...more
On February 16, 2024, the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, through the National Commission of the Retirement Savings System (“CONSAR”), issued an amendment to the General Financial Provisions of the Retirement Savings...more
The Hong Kong Government announced that it will relax the "continuous contract" requirement (known as the "418" requirement) today. The proposed arrangement aims to align with the legislative intent and confer benefits on...more
All Canadian employers other than those in Quebec are required to: Deduct Canada Pension Plan (CPP) contributions from their employees’ pensionable earnings if the employee meets certain conditions; Contribute an...more
If Germany’s coalition government follows through on recommendations from a focus group convened by the Federal Finance Ministry for reforms to the country’s pension system, it could open the way for insurers and other...more
Welcome to our monthly update on current legal issues for trustees of DB and hybrid pension schemes, designed to help you stay up to date with key developments between trustee meetings, and to support the legal update item on...more
Leistungen der betrieblichen Altersversorgung gewährt der Arbeitgeber als Versorgungsschuldner. Wenn aber die betriebliche Altersversorgung durch Konzernbetriebsvereinbarung geregelt ist, sollen nach Ansicht das...more
France adopted controversial changes to its pension system on 14 April 2023, with most relevant provisions coming into effect from 1 September. Here is an overview of some of the most important changes....more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
We previously wrote about the flurry of new employment law bills introduced to UK Parliament this year. Two of those employment law bills have now become law – 1) the Workers (Predictable Terms and Conditions) Act 2023 and 2)...more