Pensions News for Employers - April 2012

Welcome to Barnett Waddingham’s April 2012 newsletter aimed at providing sponsors of occupational pension schemes with regular updates on pension matters that may affect them.

The developments in pensions covered in this edition include:

• 2012 Budget
• Asset-Backed Funding - Changes to the tax rules
• Enhanced Transfer Value Exercises – FSA proposals to change transfer value analysis
• Stronger Funding Targets? – Solvency II and UK pension schemes
• Buy-outs, buy-ins and longevity swaps news