10Feb2017
Pension rights for cohabitants and spouses – a step closer to equality?
The Supreme Court[1] has ruled in favour of an unmarried woman who was denied payments from her... Read More
07Feb2017
Court of Appeal: disputed pension rights can be compromised
The Court of Appeal has confirmed that, where entitlement to pension benefits is disputed, section... Read More
30Jan2017
Bulk transfers of DC pensions without consent – is existing legislation fit for purpose?
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a call for evidence on bulk transfers of... Read More
23Jan2017
The tax consequences of increasing pension commencement lump sums out of time
A pension scheme that is registered with HMRC may pay a member a pension commencement lump sum... Read More
16Jan2017
Contracting-out & GMP revaluation – upcoming deadline
Contracting-out for salary related pension schemes was abolished from 6 April 2016. 6 April 2017 is... Read More
15Dec2016
GMP equalisation: is the end in sight?
The complex issue of how to deal with inequalities in the guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) payable... Read More
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