Here is a round-up of the COVID-19 and non-COVID-19 related pensions briefings and blogs that we have published recently. Together with links to some of the firm's COVID-19 webinars which we think will be of general interest.
To limit the number of emails that we send to you at this time we have not sent all of these to you separately. The latest updates can be found on our UK pensions blog at any time.
COVID-19
BREAKING – UK Government plans radical changes to UK insolvency regime
Pensions Regulator issues Annual Funding Statement for DB schemes and sponsors amid COVID-19 crisis
Chancellor extends Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme until end of October
In addition, we have updated the following guidance notes and checklists to reflect recent developments:
COVID-19: Key action checklists for trustees and employers of DC schemes (UK) – UPDATED
COVID-19: Key actions checklists for trustees and sponsors of DB schemes (UK) – UPDATED
Webinars
COVID-19: Pressure points - Leading through crises
This webinar coincided with the UK Mental Health Week and we were delighted to be joined by Dr Beverley Flint, a clinical psychologist and leading mental health and wellbeing specialist (Director, C&I Wellbeing), and John Flint (former Group CEO of HSBC). The webinar examines the challenges of leadership through crises and adapting responses to it at Board, senior leadership and managerial levels, whilst recognising the unique humanitarian challenges of Covid-19 on mental health and wellbeing.
COVID-19: People - Return to work strategy - protecting people and places
This webinar looks at the legal and practical considerations for employers and landlords as we exit the quarantine and prepare for the easing of lockdown restrictions across the UK and EMEA region. Amongst other things, it considers key questions, including actions in relation to government requirements, practical recommendations to protect health and safety at work, the data protection implications of measures which may be implemented to facilitate the return to work (e.g. contact tracing apps, public/private data sharing, temperature testing), balancing risk and obligations - identifying potential pressure points, potential issues for employers and landlords putting in place measures which exceed recommended guidance, and reporting obligations.
Non-COVID-19
Pensions Planner – May 2020 - The latest edition of our quarterly Pensions Planner, which covers recent developments and looks at what is on the horizon is now available.
New industry guidance on climate risks signals direction of travel for pension scheme
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The articles published on this website, current at the dates of publication set out above, are for reference purposes only. They do not constitute legal advice and should not be relied upon as such. Specific legal advice about your specific circumstances should always be sought separately before taking any action.