New funding regulations for defined benefit (DB) occupational pension schemes have been laid before Parliament, ready to come into force from December 30.
The new scheme funding regulations are scheduled to replace the Minimum Funding Requirement (MFR) by the end of the month. The regulations will ensure members are kept updated about the scheme’s financial position and will require trustees to have recovery plans in place to address any funding shortfalls, as well as obtain regular actuarial valuations and have a clear statement of funding principles. Scheme Funding Regulations will supplement provisions in Part 3 of the Pensions Act 2004, and will be accompanied by a code of practice for trustees on funding defined benefits from the Pensi...
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