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CMS Pensions LawCast
By CMSTechnology
CMS Pensions LawCast episodes
- Episode #19 – ESG #1
In this episode Jae Fassam, Laura Houët and Tasmin Patel provide an update on ESG. This is the first episode in our ESG series. In particular, the group looks at:
- What is ESG investing, and why does it matter?
- Recent developments
- Issues for trustees: DWP Consultation “Taking action on climate risk: improving governance and reporting by occupational pension schemes”
- Scope
- Penalties for non-compliance
- Proposals
- Issues for asset managers: Q&A session
- What else is in the pipeline?
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
24 min - Episode #18 – Master Trusts #3
In this episode Caroline Kurup and Chris Ransom provide an update on Master Trusts. This is the final episode in our Master Trust series. In particular, the group looks at:
- Legal developments on the horizon;
- How to address the small pots problem;
- Changes to the general levy coming to master trusts;
- Government response to the review of the default fund charge cap; and
- What is best practice for a DC master trust?
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
17 min - Episode #17 – Master Trusts #2
In this episode Jae Fassam and Tom Bates provide an update on Master Trusts. This is episode 2 in a 3 part series on Master Trusts. In particular, the group looks at:
- Ongoing considerations for trustees of master trusts;
- How trustee governance works in a master trust;
- The opportunities for and risks with engagement with members; and
- Considerations relating to investment and the potential development of the default fund.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
16 min - Episode #16 – Update on the year ahead
In this episode Caroline Kurup, Johanna Clarke and Doyin Olugbemiga provide an update on the year ahead. In particular, the group looks at:
- Pension Schemes Act;
- Funding;
- Consolidator Vehicles;
- GMP Equalisation; and
- Investment and Governance.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law
19 min - Episode #15 – The Pensions Ombudsman
In this episode Mark Jenkins, Laura Clarke and Tara Rogers discuss trends they are seeing coming out of the Pensions Ombudsman. In particular, the group looks at:
- A shift in approach to resolving complaints through informal dispute resolution;
- Key trends arising out of TPO determinations; and
- Pension scams.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
20 min - Episode #14 – Defined Benefit Member Options and Liability Management
In this episode Pete Coyne, Laura McLaughlin and Thibault Jeakings are joined by Abigail Currie from Willis Towers Watson to discuss Defined Benefit Member Options and Liability Management. In particular, the group looks at:
- Background and evolution in use of liability management exercises to increase member options;
- Specific options available - PIE, transfer exercises and small lump sums;
- What's happening in practice; and
- How to maximise success.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
23 min - Episode #13 – Master Trusts
In this episode Keith Webster, Katie Millard and Harriet Cleal discuss Master Trusts. In particular, the group looks at:
- What is a Master Trust?;
- Recent developments; and
- Transferring to a Master Trust.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
23 min - Episode #12 – Pensions Regulator Investigations
In this episode Jennifer Bell, Richard Gibson and Simon Evans discuss the investigatory powers of The Pensions Regulator. In particular, the group looks at:
- Current powers;
- Future developments; and
- Practical experience and tips.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
21 min - Episode #11 – Bulk Annuities
This is the final episode in a three-part series on pensions de-risking. In this episode Maria Rodia, Amanda Chamming's and Elaine He are joined by Uzma Nazir from the Pension Insurance Corporation to discuss Bulk Annuities. In particular, the group looks at:
- Market updates;
- Residual risks;
- PPF v FSCS cover; and
- Fixed protection.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
21 min - Episode #10 – DB Consolidators
This is the second episode in a three-part series on pensions de-risking. In this episode Caroline Kurup, Kate Richards and Amanda Chamming's discuss DB Consolidators.
In particular, the group looks at:
- Stakeholders;
- TPR guidance for those setting up and running a DB superfund;
- TPR guidance for trustees; and
- TPR guidance for employers.
To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.
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About CMS Pensions LawCast
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Hosted by CMS Pensions experts, this series looks ahead to the key issues developing in the pensions sector, with a specific focus on what you need to know, and practically, what you need to do.
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