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Speedbrief: The Pension Schemes Bill – was it worth the wait?

Eighteen months ago, the Government published a white paper on protecting DB pension schemes.  This was followed by consultations on a variety of matters, including a stronger Pensions Regulator, the introduction of collective defined contribut...




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Pensions Agenda - October 2019

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Pension dates in December

Although it’s nearing Christmas, it’s not quite time for trustees and sponsors to down tools yet. There are still some things to think about this year and some key pensions dates in December. (And we’re not even talking about the g...




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Global Pensions Agenda - December 2019

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Cases for Christmas – some last minute pension treats

The run-up to Christmas has seen a couple of important legal cases for pension schemes. Neither should spoil your Christmas celebrations, but they’re worth knowing about for 2020! Limits on PPF protection The European Court has reached a decis...




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UK Pensions Agenda - January 2020

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Consultation on the Pensions Regulator’s new DB Funding Code - What you need to know

The Pensions Regulator has published the first of its long awaited consultations on a new DB Funding Code. This consultation covers the principles underpinning the Regulator’s approach. A second consultation will follow later in the ...




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Coronavirus: what pensions steps should you take now? - UK

The speed and size of the impact of Covid-19 on the UK is stunning – we now see businesses closing, stock markets falling and much of the population staying at home. There’s so much to take in - this speedbrief will help you understand t...




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Coronavirus - The Pensions Regulator’s guidance on COVID-19 - UK

The Pensions Regulator recognises that these are “unprecedented times” and that trustees and employers are facing significant and complex challenges across a range of issues including administration, investment, funding and employer cove...




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Coronavirus - Pensions and COVID-19 - Netherlands

Most people will be reluctant to consider the possible consequences for retirement, in respect of the COVID-19 outbreak. However, this is not justified. As more and more people in the Netherlands are becoming infected with the virus and are adv...




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Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: key pensions issues - UK

On Thursday 27 March, the UK Government released fuller details of the new Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (or “Furlough Scheme”) first announced on Friday 20 March, with guidance being published for both employers and Full Article



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Coronavirus – podcast on implications for pensions – UK

In the latest edition of our "Barker's Dozen" 13-minute pensions podcast series, François Barker and two partners explore the coronavirus outbreak and its implications for UK pensions. We will follow this podcast with a series ...




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Coronavirus - Pensions webinar series - UK

COVID-19 has changed the legal and practical ground rules for pensions and employment – certainly in the short term and quite possibly over the longer term too. In our series of pensions webinars, our team will help you navigate the ...




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Pensions Regulator’s expectations on funding and communications in a crisis

The Pensions Regulator has issued its 2020 annual funding statement which provides more guidance for plans going through a valuation process and new Full Article



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What happens on an assessment of costs when a costs management order has been made

With a few exceptions, costs budgeting applies to the majority of part 7 multi-track matters. Once the costs budget is agreed between the parties, approved by the court or a costs management order has been made, what is the position upon an assessme...




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The Dollar Index Should Be A Lot Higher- But Don't Count On It Happening




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Openness in public procurement – a worthy cause facing new challenges

The establishment of more open public procurement systems, that is, procurement systems which offer foreign suppliers access to the award of public contracts on the basis of no less favourable terms than to domestic suppliers, constitutes an essenti...




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Open for business: Proposal for a streamlined UK regime for overseas funds post Brexit

Cross-border fund marketing arrangements into the UK are poised to be significantly amended when the current post-Brexit ‘transition or implementation period’ (“TIP”) comes to an end on 31 December 2020.  Retail funds&rs...




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PPL Corporation (PPL) CEO Bill Spence on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Determining a highway ‘maintainable at public expense’ not a walk in the park

The High Court looks at the definition of highway ‘maintainable at public expense’ in the recent case of Barlow v Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council (2019). The case at first instance The claimant, Deborah Barlow, brought a claim against...




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Coronavirus - EU Commission guidelines: Is compensation payable when flights are cancelled - EU

Summary of the communication from the EU commissionInterpretative Guidelines on EU Regulation 261/2004 on passenger rights in the context of the developing situation with Covid-19 - 18 March 2020 Right to choose between reimbursement and rerouting ...




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Consulting tenants of mixed-use properties on service charge expenditure

Helpful analysis of when landlords of mixed–use properties need to consult their tenants before incurring service charge costs. The Landlord and Tenant Act 1985 requires landlords who own residential blocks of flats to consult their tenants b...




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.properties opens its doors

The protection of brands is a key issue for many businesses, particularly for those brands which are consumer facing.   One aspect of brand protection is the protection of brands in domain names. Until recently, the number of generic top l...




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Coronavirus – Weekly Pensions Clinic for Clients - Ireland

Coronavirus restrictions are causing significant ongoing disruption and difficulties for employers, pension trustees, administrators and providers. To assist our clients during these unprecedented times, we are introducing a weekly pensions clinic. ...




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Coronavirus – Safe re-opening - Ireland

The coronavirus pandemic has put health systems, workplaces and the economy under enormous strain. At the same time, employers are looking ahead in the expectation that the Government will permit them to gradually lift their containment measures wit...




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Open Finance – Don’t Miss Your Chance to Input

Late last December, the FCA issued a Call for Input (CFI)[1] to explore the opportunities and risks arising from Open Finance. Comments are due by Tuesday 17 March 2020 – don’t miss your chance to ha...




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EPR: Dividend Suspension A Prudent Move, But Keep Avoiding The Stock




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Coronavirus - DTA Luxembourg and DTA Netherlands – Cross-border commuters (“Grenzpendler”) working in their home offices - Germany

German-Luxembourg cross-border commuters Luxembourg and Germany have concluded a mutual agreement (Verständigungsvereinbarung) for Covid 19 related home office activities (für Corona bedingte Home Office Tätigkeiten) on 3 April 2020,...




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UK IHC HR ebrief EU appears open-minded about pay between assignment contracts

EU appears open-minded about pay between assignment contracts Having inherited the Agency Workers Regulations 2010 on taking office, the UK Government had p...




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Pfenex's (PFNX) CEO Eef Schimmelpennink on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Falklands' schools and Leisure Center will be reopening next Monday

Falkland Islands schools in Stanley are making final preparations for reopening on Monday, May 11. Camp Education, an integral part of the schooling system also re-opens on the same day.




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Argentina open to proposals from bondholders: default deadline stands at 22 May

Argentina will keep pushing for talks with creditors even as a deadline for its US$ 65 billion debt restructuring proposal passed on Friday with little sign it had the support needed from international bondholders to unlock a comprehensive deal. Apparently on averaged less than 20% of bondholders accepted Argentina's conditions




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Alleged Fraud: We spent N22 bn on ‘salaries, services, debts’ — NDDC

“Can N40 billion be stolen when it did not exist? Is the payment of staff salaries and benefits, an act of corruption?" an official argues.

The post Alleged Fraud: We spent N22 bn on ‘salaries, services, debts’ — NDDC appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.




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Afghan police open fire on protesters demanding coronavirus aid packages

The protesters accused the government of unfairly distributing aid packages provided by a charity.

The post Afghan police open fire on protesters demanding coronavirus aid packages appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.




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Coronavirus: Warning from education department over rash reopening of schools

'Premature reopening of schools is not permitted as department is still finalising Covid-19 compliance protocols




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B-BBEE legislation not suspended due to Covid-19, says tourism minister

The Constitution and other laws are not suspended during the Covid-19 lockdown period, and B-BBEE remains law and in place, Tourism Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi-Ngubane said.




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Syria reduces fuel subsidies as economic crisis deepens

Syria's oil and mineral resources ministry announced Saturday a reduction in automobile fuel subsidies, the latest government measure to tackle a deepening economic crisis.




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Reopenings mark a new phase in pandemic: Global trial and error

With little consensus on how best to balance public health against social and economic needs, societies are feeling their way through the trade-offs.




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UN: Guterres raises alarm about world happenings, coronavirus

UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, says divisions and hatred still exist globally. Guterres made the remark on Friday in a video message to mark the 75th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. The war claimed millions of lives. The UN chief warned that the coronavirus pandemic was aggravating the situation. He said it […]

UN: Guterres raises alarm about world happenings, coronavirus




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Woodland leads Rose, Koepka by two through nine at US Open

PEBBLE BEACH: Gary Woodland took a two-shot lead over two-time defending champion Brooks Koepka and Justin Rose into the back nine at Pebble Beach on Sunday in the final round of the US Open Golf Championship.




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Pfenex's (PFNX) CEO Eef Schimmelpennink on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Pfenex's (PFNX) CEO Eef Schimmelpennink on Q1 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript




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Durban's St Augustines and Kingsway hospitals to reopen on Monday

Both hospitals had further enhanced their disinfecting and decontaminating programmes of all facilities on their premises. Doctors would be again be consulting from their rooms as from Monday.




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Don't experiment with teachers and pupils by reopening schools prematurely during pandemic, union warns Motshekga

National Union of Public Service and Allied Workers says schools only be reopened when authorities can ensure everyone's 100% safety.




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IKEA to Open Stores in Giheung, Geryong, and Busan

Global furniture and home furnishing company IKEA has earned 365 billion won in sales for the past one year in Korea. The company said that it would open a total of six stores in Korea starting with a second store in Goyang, Gyeonggi Province, followed by Yongin (Gyeonggi) and Gyeryong (South Chungcheong) by 2020. Andre Schmidtgall, president of IKEA Korea, said on August 29 in a press briefing held in Bread Comma in Seoul's Yeonnam-dong that his company's sales revenue for the 2017 fiscal ye...




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POSCO Daewoo Opens 5-star Hotel in Myanmar's Yangon

POSCO Daewoo has opened Lotte Hotel Yangon on September 8 in Myanmar's capital Yangon. The five-star hotel, located near Inya Lake in the central business district of the city, consists of a 15-story hotel building (343 rooms) and a 29-story long-term serviced apartment building (315 rooms). POSCO Daewoo is responsible for the overall management while Lotte Hotels and Resorts taking charge of daily management. On the opening day, Myanmar Minister of Hotels and Tourism Ohn Maung, Chief Ministe...




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Some recent LGPS Pensions Ombudsman decisions

Pension Ombudsman determinations are a snap shot of issues which can and do arise in relation to the LGPS. This speedbrief looks at two recent determinations relating to the construction of the LGPS Regulations and the effect of in...




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La CPS se penche sur les crimes commis � Nd�l�

En Centrafrique, la Cour p�nale sp�ciale a annonc� le 8 mai se saisir du dossier concernant les crimes commis dans la ville de Nd�l� dans le nord du pays. ......




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.london opens for business

The protection of brands is a key issue for many businesses, particularly for those brands which are consumer facing.   One aspect of brand protection is the protection of brands in domain names. Until recently, the number of generic top l...