Topics covered in this bulletin:
Stop Press: Autumn Statement
The Watch List
New Law
- reducing regulatory burdens: DWP Consultation
- DWP response to consultation on investment regulations
Cases
- requirement to notify member of existence of GARs: Ombudsman’s determinations in relation to the Paine Webber Pension Plan
- appeal against PPF’s refusal to waive interest on late payment of levy dismissed: Ombudsman’s determination in relation to TTG
State Pension Update
- new State Pension statements and communications
- end of DB contracting-out: HMRC closure scan
- abolition of DB contracting out: Countdown Bulletin 11
Points in Practice
- DC charges and governance: Pensions Regulator’s FAQs updated
- Pensions Law Update Seminar: 18th November, 2015: Packs available
Forthcoming Events
- Global Benefits and Compensation Roundtable webinar