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What do the next generation want? We've put together a panel of very talented young lawyers who have a lot to say on this subject. How will Anisa Khan of Thompson Smith and Puxon Solicitors, Colette Bane of Knights and Sohail K. of Arc Pensions Law fit it all into 45 minutes with question master James Graham of Travelers? #LFAconference2024

In this episode of HL PensionsPod, partners Katie Banks and Duncan Buchanan look at the year ahead for defined benefit schemes, discussing tax and the abolition of the lifetime allowance, the regulatory landscape, some upcoming cases, and more. #Pensions #DefinedBenefit #LifetimeAllowance #HLPensions #HLPensionsPod

Wolf Popper LLP, Premium Sponsors, Proudly Supports and Attends the FLORIDA PUBLIC PENSION TRUSTEES ASSOCIATION INC Annual Winter Trustee School taking place January 28-31, 2024 at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Orlando, FL. See you all there! #publicsafety #retirementsecurity #securitieslitigation #shareholderactivism #wolfpopperllp #lawfirm #SecuritiesClassAction #classactions #legal #legalservices #attorney #leadplaintiff #investors #shareholder #classactionlawsuit #classaction #shareholders #publicpensions #publicfunds #plansponsors #tafthartley #unions #unionstrong #tafthartleypensions #innovation #plansponsor #continuingeducationcredits #portfoliomanagement #investmentmanagement #fiduciaryduty #continuingeducation #PortfolioMonitoring #governance #ESG #compliance #conference #sustainability #transparency #leadershipdevelopment #corporategovernance #investmentmanagement #DefinedBenefits #governance #professionaldevelopment #Fiduciary #cecredits #pensions #retirement #litigation #fiduciaryeducation #fiduciaryresponsibility #riskmanagement #riskmanagementmitigation #liabilitymitigation #fiduciaryenhancement

📢  Jennifer Seaman is speaking at White Paper’s Pensions Law & Practice Conference 2023: “Shaping New Developments into Solution-Focused Answers for Clients” next Thursday, 23rd November, at The Caledonian Club, London.   Jennifer is speaking on “Cutting through all the opinions, how do you address and rectify defective execution and instances of non-compliance with powers of amendment in pension schemes?”.   To find out more, please click here: https://lnkd.in/ebSmNgsK #pensions #pensionslaw #pensionschemes

Our latest edition of Pensions Compass is now available. In this edition we consider:   UK occupational pension schemes and how recent policy changes are making it easier for sponsors to access trapped surpluses, Partner, JUSTIN MCGILLOWAY's latest article. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/euk54Hiq Unwrapping the Autumn Statement, in this article Senior Associate Paul Ashcroft and Trainee Solicitor Emma Thomas delve into the key updates from the Chancellor's recent statement. See here: https://lnkd.in/edBGetf4   Replacing the lifetime allowance, Consultant Clive Weber's article analyses the risks and challenges of the government's plan to introduce a new regime from April 2024. Read more: https://lnkd.in/etiKeTtr Overpayment disputes before the Pensions Ombudsman (TPO): Associate James Newcome and Trainee Solicitor Emma Thomas shed light on recent cases, providing insights into resolving complex overpayment disputes within pension schemes. Read more:https://lnkd.in/ejYfJwij   The latest pensions developments with Consultant Clive Weber's Pensions Ready Reckoner. From upcoming bills and acts to recent court decisions and regulations, this comprehensive guide covers the significant changes and trends in the pensions landscape. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGQNP_VA #PensionRegulations #RetirementPlanning #AutumnStatement #PensionsCompass

On 28 November 2023, we held our recent developments in pensions seminar covering the latest legal updates from the pensions industry. Click here to watch recordings of the individual talks and for a copy of the slides. #Pensions #Seminar #AutumnStatement #Trustees

Currently watching the Martin Lewis show on ITV were the discussion is Power of Attorney Do you know what it is? Do you know how it works? Many think it’s paperwork for the elderly but as Martin points out it is something that everyone should consider. Through our connections we can help arrange Power of attorney, Wills, pensions and Trusts. If you wait until you need one it’s already too late. #financialplanning #powerofattorney

LTA abolition: What do schemes need to know? The abolition of the lifetime allowance (LTA) finally came into force last week (6 April) after a year of preparation, anticipation and work from schemes. The changes are anything but straightforward – with HMRC issuing not only a deluge of updates and guidance over the past year, but also last minute advice at the beginning of this month that certain members should delay certain benefits payments because of legislative errors. In her latest article, Jasmine Urquhart asks the industry what are the most important things schemes, trustees and administrators should focus on going forward. Check out Jasmine Urquhart's article here 👇 https://incm.pub/4d8vYUG Thanks to all who contributed to this piece - Broadstone's David Brooks; Scottish Widows' Robert Cochran; Hymans Robertson's Susan Waites; Sackers' Claire Carey and Katie Whitford; Fieldfisher's David Gallagher; and Arc Pensions Law's Beth Brown  #pensions #LTA

Wolf Popper LLP Of Counsel, Adam Savett, to Speak on "Lessons Learned from the recent regional Banking collapses: A Look Back and Forward; Who is liable? What are the fiduciary duties of trustees?" at the 2023 National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems (NCPERS) Financial, Actuarial, and Legislative & Legal Conference ("FALL") in Las Vegas, NV on Oct. 24, 2023. #NCPERS #publicpension #publicsafety #retirementsecurity #securitieslitigation #shareholderactivism #wolfpopperllp #lawfirm #SecuritiesClassAction #classactions #legal #legalservices #attorney #leadplaintiff #investors #shareholder #classactionlawsuit #classaction #shareholders #publicpensions #publicfunds #plansponsors #tafthartley #unions #unionstrong #tafthartleypensions #innovation #plansponsor #continuingeducationcredits #portfoliomanagement #investmentmanagement #fiduciaryduty #continuingeducation #PortfolioMonitoring #governance #ESG #compliance #conference #sustainability #transparency #leadershipdevelopment #corporategovernance #investmentmanagement #DefinedBenefits #governance #professionaldevelopment #Fiduciary #cecredits #pensions #retirement #litigation #fiduciaryeducation #fiduciaryresponsibility #riskmanagement #riskmanagementmitigation #liabilitymitigation #fiduciaryenhancement

Lifetime Allowance Abolition for pensions seemed on the face of it a simple straightforward and easy to understand change and a real positive for pension savings in the long term. As usual the detail that sits behind this change is anything but simple. This article from Professional Pensions is a really helpful read to get your head around the change and some key things to think about. Well done to all the contributors including our own Pensions expert Robert Cochran Scottish Widows