On August 1, 2025, employers in Chile will be required to make mandatory contributions to the country’s new mixed pension system, as established under Law No. 21.735. This marks the initial phase of broader pension reform,...more
Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Inheritance tax and pensions: revised policy Pensions Commission and State Pension age review Pensioner poverty: results of inquiry Pensions dashboards: clearing “data debts”...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 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
Mansion House 2025 - On 15 July 2025, the Chancellor gave her Mansion House speech and set out her Leeds Reforms, including launching the Financial Services Growth and Competitiveness Strategy....more
They always say that it’s hard to say goodbye, I never had that issue as a former employee. I was never sentimental to former employers, but other former employees may think differently. As a 401(k) plan sponsor, you...more
A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news. Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: HMRC announce change to VAT policy HMRC have announced a change to VAT policy to allow employers to recover up to 100% of VAT...more
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
Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill was introduced in Parliament on 5 June 2025. Many of the provisions are no surprise, as they will give legal effect to proposals which...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. Government to legislate to help with Virgin Media issues - The...more
ISSUES AFFECTING ALL SCHEMES - MARKET VOLATILITY – PENSIONS REGULATOR REPORT - The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published a market oversight report on market volatility and what trustees should do, which sets out how...more
A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Pensions Regulator (TPR): Market volatility TPR sets out some practical steps trustees should consider to manage investment...more
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published its 2025 funding statement. It is targeted at DB schemes undergoing valuations with effective dates between 22 September 2024 and 21 September 2025. However, it is relevant to all DB...more
A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Pensions Regulator (TPR): new innovation hub In a keynote speech, TPR explains that its priorities are for innovation, data...more
Pension schemes which allow members to designate defined contribution (DC) funds for drawdown may need to amend their scheme rules, following an update to HMRC’s Pensions Tax Manual. On 26 March 2025, HMRC updated the...more
Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Pensions Regulator (TPR): oversight of professional trustees TPR has announced a framework for the oversight of professional trustees. Pensions Regulator (TPR): supporting...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. Finance Act 2025 receives royal assent - The Finance Act 2025...more
This update covers: On 20 March last week, the Finance Bill received Royal Assent and became the Finance Act 2025. The provisions relevant to pensions make changes to: Further details are given below....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. Minister's speech on pensions policies - The Pensions...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. Government confirms continuation of clearing exemption - ...more
ISSUES AFFECTING ALL SCHEMES - PENSIONS DASHBOARDS – UPDATED AND NEW GUIDANCE - The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has updated its guidance on pensions dashboards to bring it in line with external developments and to address...more
Die Neuerungen in der betrieblichen Altersversorgung (bAV) durch das Betriebsrentenstärkungsgesetz, die in weiten Teilen zum 1. Januar 2018 in Kraft getreten sind, haben die hohen Erwartungen nicht vollständig erfüllt....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