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 your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. The Pensions Regulator (TPR) blog post: Industry next steps...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
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
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
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published guidance for trustees on new models and options for DB and hybrid pension schemes. While some of these are endgame options, the guidance also covers options for improving financial...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
The government has responded to the previous government's 2024 consultation on options in the DB context to provide better outcomes for members, drive a more consolidated market, and enable pension funds to invest in a...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 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
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. TPR commitments to support growth - The Pensions Regulator...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
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. DWP 'actively considering' whether to give a legislative fix...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. High Court 'blesses' merger of scheme in winding-up and sharing...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. Three industry bodies – the Association of Consulting...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 DB landscape 2024 - The Pensions Regulator’s...more
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has published updated guidance for trustees on employer covenant assessment. The guidance represents the final piece in the new DB funding regime which came into force earlier this year. While TPR...more
ISSUES AFFECTING ALL SCHEMES - PENSIONS DASHBOARDS – UPDATED STANDARDS - The Pensions Dashboards Programme has published updated versions of: - The dashboards code of connection – This sets out how schemes and...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 updated DB covenant guidance - 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. DB Funding code: Fast Track submission tests and conditions...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