In this episode, Mark Atkinson and Simon Evans look at the Pensions Regulator’s draft Funding Code

In particular, Mark and Simon will look at:

• Areas of the code relating to the regulations
• The differences that this code envisages for covenant advisors
• How some of the Regulator’s intended purposes may impact the substance of how valuations conclude
• How the Regulator may act in the future

To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.

Hosted by CMS Pensions experts, this episode looks at what is meant by a residual risk and what options are available to trustees when considering a residual risk transaction In particular, Maria and Amanda take a look at:

• What is a residual risk
• The traditional due diligence approach
• Vendor due diligence report
• Insurer collective report
• Other key aspects to consider in a residual risk transaction

To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.

In this episode, Kate Richards, Gerard Cole and Megan Murphy, provide an update on the year ahead across the pensions industry that will define 2023.

In particular, the group looks at:

• DB Funding Code
• High Inflation
• Notifiable events and blogs
• Illiquid assets
• Exit agreements
• ICO and international transfers
• Single Code of Practice, and
• Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

CMS has published more information on Pensions Investment and Risk in their latest briefing available here.

To find out more about our Pensions team or this podcast, head to cms.law.