All legal articles – Page 20
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NewsKodak deal could 'set precedent' for benefit change
News analysis: The technique used to save the Kodak Pension Plan’s sponsor from insolvency could set a precedent for schemes and employers wanting to change members’ benefits to reduce risk.
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Why the Hastings-Bass ruling could protect trustees
News analysis: Schemes and their advisers do not have to fear a Supreme Court judgment that has been predicted to make it harder for trustees to rectify mistakes, lawyers have said.
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MNOPF weighs up DC section to manage s75 risk
The navy officers' fund is considering launching a DC section to help its employers avoid triggering section 75 debts.
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NHS trust saves £700k in early retirement ruling
Schemes may be able to save on benefits after a ruling in the Court of Appeal permitted the early dismissal of one NHS employee on the grounds of cost.
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Hybrid DC ruling prompts review of safety nets
Schemes should revisit how certain benefits are protected by funding legislation, following the Supreme Court judgement on hybrid scheme design.
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Civil service payout shows need for comms care
The Principle Civil Service Pension Scheme was forced to pay one former Pension Protection Fund worker compensation following incorrect information in the scheme's booklet, the Pensions Ombudsman has ruled.
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Bonas case highlights need for covenant reviews
The Pensions Regulator’s decision to settle the Bonas case with a £60,000 contribution notice should serve as a warning to schemes to closely monitor their sponsor covenants.