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ISSUES AFFECTING ALL SCHEMES - COMPANY DIRECTORS – IDENTITY VERIFICATION REQUIREMENTS - Companies House has announced that the identity verification requirements under the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act...more
The Government of Malta recently launched a public consultation on the proposed introduction of an auto-enrolment occupational pension regime. We take a look at the details....more
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
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
Plan sponsors and recordkeepers let out a collective sigh of relief when the Roth catch-up contribution requirement under SECURE 2.0 was delayed until 2026. And for good reason—this rule, though well-intentioned, brings with...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
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which was signed into law on July 4, 2025, establishes the pilot program for the “Trump account,” an investment account for U.S. citizens under age 18 with a social security number....more
This week, we’re examining the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC’s) stance on a federal non-compete ban, the expansive changes introduced by Florida’s Contracts Honoring Opportunity, Investment, Confidentiality, and Economic...more
On June 30, 2025, we covered some of the labor and employment related bills passed by the General Assembly during its 2025 Regular Session, including changes to the paid sick leave law and to the state’s municipal employees...more
On July 4, 2025, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBA). The OBBA established a new type of tax-advantaged savings account for minors, known as “Trump Accounts.” While the specific details of...more
On July 4, 2025, there were more than hot dogs and fireworks. President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), a comprehensive law that implements several of the administration’s tax, health, defense, and energy...more
On Friday, July 4, President Trump signed into law the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (H.R. 1) (“Big Beautiful Bill”) after narrow approval from both houses of Congress. The legislation extends the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and...more
AT A GLANCE - There is currently a disparity in the permitted investment options available under different retirement plans, putting participants of Section 403(b) plans at a disadvantage when compared with participants of...more
AT A GLANCE - The government will make release of surplus from ongoing defined benefit (DB) pension schemes easier....more
The Big Beautiful Bill, signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, spans nearly 900 pages and touches numerous aspects of federal policy. Nestled within this lengthy legislation are employee benefits provisions that...more
The 2025 Regular Session of the Connecticut General Assembly, which concluded on June 4, 2025, was not especially prolific in terms of the volume of labor-and employment-related bills passed. ...more
El artículo 21 de la Ley 2381 de 2024, inicialmente estableció que el contratante respondería por la cotización de aportes al Sistema General de Pensiones de sus contratistas en Colombia. No obstante, el Decreto 514 de 2025...more
The long-awaited Pension Schemes Bill has been laid before Parliament. Described by the government as a "game changer", it aims to increase members' pension pots and deliver a £50 billion investment into the UK economy. The...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
The government has published the Final Report of its Pensions Investment Review, together with a response to its consultation on unlocking the UK pensions market for growth. These confirm that the government will proceed with...more
The IRS has issued proposed regulations that clarify and implement catch-up contribution changes introduced by the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022. Although these changes affect various forms of retirement plans, including 401(k),...more
By Matthew P. Chiarello On May 22, 2025, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (the Act), a sweeping piece of legislation backed by President Trump. Among its many provisions is the...more
On May 12, 2025, the House Ways and Means Committee released “The One, Big, Beautiful Bill” containing its draft tax legislation (the OBBB), which includes a number of items that may be of particular interest to US employers...more
From 1 May 2025, in respect of Hong Kong’s MPF scheme, the MPF offsetting mechanism will be abolished, meaning that employers no longer will be able to use the accrued benefits of their mandatory contributions under the...more