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New DC Code of Practice published for consultation Focus on draft new DC Code of Practice published on 24th November 2015. A summary of the new draft Code of Practice on governance and administration of DC pension schemes published by the Pensions Regulator on 24th November, 2015. P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin Legislative changes flowing from DC flexibility and other tidying up changes; Draft Regulators Code of Practice published for consultation; Consultation on draft LGPS Investment Regulations. Topics covered in this bulletin: The Watch List New La... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin New publication: new rules on non-compete clauses in Sweden; constructive dismissal by pay cut is covered; City Link directors acquitted of failing to notify BIS. Topics covered in this bulletin: Stop Press Autumn Statement 2015: Employment aspects... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin The Watch List; Reducing regulatory burdens: DWP Consultation; DWP response to consultation on investment regulations; Requirement to notify member of existence of GARs. Topics covered in this bulletin: Stop Press: Autumn Statement The Watch List Ne... P&E Update: Pensions Bulletin The Watch List; Banning member-borne commissions in auto-enrolment "qualifying schemes": DWP consultation; Scope for increased VAT recovery: New HMRC bulletin; Taxation of pensions consultation. The Watch List New Law banning member-borne... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Modern slavery statements: implementation confirmed and guidance issued; No TUPE transfer where transferor remains employer (jointly with others); Supreme Court gives guidance on penalties doctrine. New Law modern slavery statements: implementation ... Who’s next after TalkTalk? Frequently Asked Questions on Cyber Risk Following the cyber-attack on TalkTalk, we answer the most pressing and frequently asked questions about cyber risk and discuss the appropriate legal and regulatory responses available to our clients. Our clients have been approaching us with incr... Brexit Essentials: Government will "Keep Calm and Carry On" despite Pannick Discusses the Prime Minister's proposals for reform, the likelihood of success in renegotiation, and the extent to which renegotiation will impact the referendum. On 3 November the High Court decided that the Government cannot give notice under Art... Brexit Essentials: UK proposals for EU reform Discusses the Prime Minister's proposals for reform, the likelihood of success in renegotiation, and the extent to which renegotiation will impact the referendum. Prime Minister David Cameron has committed to hold an "in/out" referendum o... P&E Update: Employment/Employee Benefits Bulletin Zero hours contracts; Whistleblowing: "public interest" in grievance about allocation of overtime; Collective redundancies: consultation obligations apply to employees of public administrative bodies. Topics covered in this bulletin: N...