Pension trustees, employers and advisers are being warned they need to be prepared for scheme funding requirements which come into force next month.
Speaking at the National Association of Pension Funds Trustee (NAPFT) conference in London, the Pensions Regulator's strategic development director Charlie Massey has warned trustees to take, and actively question, actuarial and other advice. "Actuaries will need to ensure trustees are aware of options, prepare periodic valuations and reports and certify calculations and schedule of contributions. And employers will need to keep trustees informed," he adds. Funding requirements for defined benefit occupational pension schemes, from Part 3 of the Pensions Act 2004, come into force on ...
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