Collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes are a relatively new (in the UK at least) product which aims to offer a middle...
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Risk & Compliance
On 2 September 2025, the UK government introduced an amendment to the forthcoming Pension Schemes Bill which seeks to address the...
Executive summary Decide whether to engage talent as employees or contractors, considering local legal risks.Ensure compliance with...
On 5 June, the Department for Work and Pensions announced plans to introduce legislation which would seek to address the issues and...
In our previous blog, we considered the risks under the current legal regime in the UK to employers, trustees and providers arising from...
For many employers, one of the key provisions of the imminent Pension Schemes Bill is a much anticipated relaxation of the regime...
The recent fallout in global markets as a result of US President Trump’s trade tariff announcements may recall, to the minds of UK...
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The coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and SPD for the next federal government, entitled ‘Responsibility for Germany,’ has been...
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) has published guidance on the accounting and audit considerations in...
The Prime Minister and Chancellor have announced plans to reform the rules and regulations around accessing surplus in defined benefit...
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Yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, unveiled this year’s Autumn Budget. Announcing a package of reforms aiming to...
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The Spanish social security system is funded by contributions from employers and employees, calculated on the basis of the employee’s...