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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nest on &#xA3;450 million new Direct Lending Mandate</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Nest, the largest UK workplace pension scheme by number of members, on its appointment of Crescent Capital Group LP (Crescent) to manage an open-ended mandate investing in secured, first-priority loans to private companies.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:37:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Spring 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Spring edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:34:14 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 121</title>
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                            Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:49:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:25:12 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What the UK&#x27;s data protection reforms mean for pension trustees</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[While a far cry from the sweeping GDPR compliance uplift of 2018, trustees are nonetheless faced with a new series of data protection and e-privacy reforms under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) &#x2013; most of which came into effect on 5 February 2025. The DUAA was a long time in the making and despite receiving Royal Assent on 19 June 2025, the various changes are being phased in over time via secondary legislation. Trustees may well be forgiven, therefore, for needing a reminder as to h...]]></description>
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                            Mon, 30 Mar 2026 10:47:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions Radar - March 2026</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Radar is a quarterly listing of expected future changes in UK law affecting work-based pension schemes. Read our March 2026 edition now.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:27:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 120</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Joint regulatory consultation on 2028 value for money framework: The Financial Conduct Authority and the Pensions Regulator have issued a new joint consultation on their long-awaited value for money (VFM) framework for workplace defined contribution pension schemes. The joint consultation closes on 8 March 2026, with the regime expected to come into effect from 2028.&#xD;&#xA;Actuarial guidance published for the Virgin Media legislative fix: The Financial Reporting Council has issued the awaited Tech...]]></description>
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                            Thu, 05 Feb 2026 14:01:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>ESG and sustainable finance &#x2013; issues for pension schemes and sponsors</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Sustainability is rising rapidly up the pensions agenda because of a mix of changing law, regulatory guidance, and growing demand from pension scheme members and other stakeholders.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:43:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Value for money back under the spotlight</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Pensions Regulator have issued a new joint consultation on their long-awaited value for money (VFM) framework for workplace defined contribution (DC) pension schemes.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 16 Jan 2026 11:26:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Senior Counsel promotions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of two lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 January 2026.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:16:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 119</title>
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                            Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:56:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions Radar - December 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Radar is a quarterly listing of expected future changes in UK law affecting work-based pension schemes. Read our December 2025 edition now.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 19 Dec 2025 11:08:00 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Autumn Budget 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Stay informed with our expert Autumn Budget 2025 analysis. Explore key highlights, tax changes, spending reviews, and economic impacts. Get in-depth insights and updates to help individuals and businesses navigate the latest UK budget developments.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:07:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Changing regulation: your chance to get your views heard</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Government has issued an open call for evidence asking for examples of where UK regulation inhibits growth, innovation and investment.  This is a good opportunity for businesses to make the case for Government to look again at aspects of law or regulation which may be well-intentioned, but are disproportionate in their effects.  The aim is to &quot;reduce the administrative burdens of regulation on business by 25%&quot;.  But time is short &#x2013; the call for evidence closes on 16 December 2025.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:29:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Autumn 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Autumn edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 28 Oct 2025 17:00:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 118</title>
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                            Mon, 27 Oct 2025 09:42:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 14 Oct 2025 11:22:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions Radar - August 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Radar is a quarterly listing of expected future changes in UK law affecting work-based pension schemes. Read our April 2025 edition now.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 05 Aug 2025 17:13:28 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 117</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s regular update on legal developments in pensions.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 01 Aug 2025 11:19:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in DC - Pension Schemes Bill special</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This issue focuses on the DC aspects of the Pension Schemes Bill that was recently introduced to Parliament.  The theme running through the DC policy decisions is better outcomes for members, including through value for money assessments and default decumulation solutions.  Investment choices made by consolidated &#x27;megafunds&#x27; are also intended to benefit the UK economy.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:06:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>HMRC increases VAT recovery for DB pension investment costs</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In a welcome change in policy, HMRC has increased the availability of input tax recovery for defined benefit (DB) pension schemes&#x27; investment costs with immediate effect. However, with the detailed information on the reform yet to be published, the extent of the good news is unclear. For most trustees and employers it will be a case of waiting to see what the final guidance (scheduled to be published by the Autumn) says, but others should take action now.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 11 Jul 2025 10:27:36 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Marshall Group on cross-border carve-out sale</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Marshall Group on the sale of Slingsby Advanced Composites to Mangohojden AB, a privately held Swedish company seeking to develop a group of specialist aerospace and defence businesses.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 07 Jul 2025 10:40:25 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Salary sacrifice arrangements</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With employer&#x27;s National Insurance contributions (NICs) now at 15% and tax bands frozen, salary sacrifice arrangements are an increasingly popular choice for employees and employers looking to reduce their costs. These arrangements involve employees &quot;sacrificing&quot; their right to a portion of their pre-tax salary or bonus in exchange for non-cash benefits such as pension contributions and cycle-to-work schemes. This note gives an overview of how a successful salary sacrifice arrangement is put...]]></description>
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                            Thu, 15 May 2025 14:17:06 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 116</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s regular update on legal developments in pensions.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 14 May 2025 14:35:18 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions Radar - April 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Radar is a quarterly listing of expected future changes in UK law affecting work-based pension schemes. Read our April 2025 edition now.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 29 Apr 2025 14:11:08 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2025</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 09 Apr 2025 13:24:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Equisoft Inc. on the sale of its Altus Consulting business to Accenture</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Equisoft Inc. on the sale of Altus Consulting, its UK insurance, investments and financial services advisory services business, to Accenture.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 28 Mar 2025 10:53:24 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 115</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s regular update on legal developments in pensions.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 26 Mar 2025 11:40:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith wins at Pensions Age Awards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP was thrilled to win Law Firm of the Year at last night&#x27;s Pensions Age Awards ceremony held in London.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 05 Mar 2025 09:50:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 114</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s regular update on legal developments in pensions.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 31 Jan 2025 13:40:28 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights:  Insights &#x27;25</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this week&#x27;s issue of Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights, we focus on our annual preview of the year ahead for the alternative asset managers, which we call Insights &#x27;25.]]></description>
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                            Fri, 24 Jan 2025 09:39:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Unlocking hidden value: corporate carve-outs</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In difficult economic times, company boards (both public and private) are under increasing pressure to demonstrably deliver maximum value for shareholders. One method of unlocking hidden value, particularly in larger corporate groups, is by undertaking a &#x27;carve-out&#x27; transaction and creating a win/win for Buyer and Seller.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 21 Jan 2025 08:57:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Derivatives: UK Treasury indefinitely extends the clearing exemption for pension schemes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The UK Treasury has indefinitely extended the exemption from mandatory clearing for UK pension schemes using derivatives to manage investment risks that relate to the solvency of the scheme.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Jan 2025 09:26:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/derivatives-uk-treasury-indefinitely-extends-the-clearing-exemption-for-pension-schemes/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith acts for the Trustee of C&amp;J Clark Pension Fund on &#xA3;540m buy-in with Pension Insurance Corporation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith pensions de-risking team has acted for the Trustee of the C&amp;J Clark Pension Fund (Clarks Scheme) on a &#xA3;540m buy-in with specialist insurer Pension Insurance Corporation (PIC).  This follows an earlier &#xA3;280m transaction on which the team also advised, meaning that the Clarks Scheme is now fully bought in with PIC.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Jan 2025 11:09:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-acts-for-the-trustee-of-cj-clark-pension-fund-on-540m-buy-in-with-pension-insurance-corporation/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 113</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s regular update on legal developments in pensions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 19 Dec 2024 11:22:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-113/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: The UK government&#x27;s boost to private markets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this week&#x27;s issue of Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights, we are looking at some recent UK government announcements that affect alternative asset managers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 29 Nov 2024 09:31:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-the-uk-governments-boost-to-private-markets/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 112</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s regular update on legal developments in pensions. In this issue, we explore topics including: DB funding; abolition of the lifetime allowance; tax charges on surplus payments; and much more.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 30 Oct 2024 12:53:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-112/</link>
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                <title>From Manifesto to Budget: Pension tax options</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the sixth episode of this series, Nick White, Knowledge Counsel in our Pensions team, outlines some of the pensions tax options available to Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves, as she prepares to deliver the new Government&#x27;s first Budget.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:40:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/from-manifesto-to-budget-pension-tax-options/</link>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Autumn 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Autumn edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Oct 2024 10:21:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-autumn-2024/</link>
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                <title>How can pensions harness AI?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Partner and Head of Pensions Susie Daykin and Technology and Commercial Transactions Partner James Longster discuss what AI can and can&#x27;t do. How might trustees and regulators use it and approach its use by others?]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:11:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/how-can-pensions-harness-ai/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Oct 2024 10:21:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2024/</link>
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                <title>Working with cancer - in conversation with Barbara Wilson</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Partner Ailie Murray from our Employment team, and Senior Counsel Harriet Sayer from our Pensions team together sit down with Barbara Wilson, Founder and Director of Working With Cancer &#x2013; an organisation comprised of trainers, coaches and policy advisors who are senior professionals from a wide range of industries with experience living with cancer, bringing insight to support others enduring the same.&#xD;&#xA; &#xD;&#xA;Ailie and Harriet share their personal experiences of being diagnosed and treated for b...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 18 Sep 2024 14:35:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/working-with-cancer-in-conversation-with-barbara-wilson/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 111</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Listen to the introduction to What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 111.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Sep 2024 10:28:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-111/</link>
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                <title>Virgin Media Court of Appeal decision - Q&amp;As</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has published the results of its multi-firm review on how firms treat politically exposed persons (PEPs) when carrying out anti-money laundering checks.   &#xD;&#xA;This includes the FCA&#x27;s findings on how effectively firms are following current FCA guidance in FG 17/6 (Guidance) on the treatment of PEPs.  The FCA expects all firms to consider these findings and make any necessary changes.&#xD;&#xA;In addition, the FCA has proposed amendments to the Guidance - largely to...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 03 Sep 2024 11:15:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/virgin-media-court-of-appeal-decision-qas/</link>
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                <title>Regulatory challenges and opportunities in pension innovation</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:10:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/regulatory-challenges-and-opportunities-in-pension-innovation/</link>
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                <title>Is &#x27;diversity of thought&#x27; diverse?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 09 Aug 2024 09:40:22 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/is-diversity-of-thought-diverse/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 110</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Listen to the introduction to What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 110.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 29 Jul 2024 07:59:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-110/</link>
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                <title>Court of Appeal upholds requirement for written actuarial confirmation when contracted-out benefits were changed</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:24:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/court-of-appeal-upholds-requirement-for-written-actuarial-confirmation-when-contracted-out-benefits-were-changed/</link>
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                <title>In practice: Advising a guarantor</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:10:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/in-practice-advising-a-guarantor/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in DC?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing is for trustees and managers of DC occupational pension schemes. It outlines the latest legal developments and ongoing initiatives in the DC world, with links to issues of our regular publication &#x27;What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions&#x27; (WHiP) and other resources for those who want to read more.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 02 Jul 2024 10:17:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-dc/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces Senior Counsel promotions  </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the promotion of eight lawyers to Senior Counsel, effective from 1 July 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 Jul 2024 08:45:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-senior-counsel-promotions-2024/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith LLP advises on the &#xA3;880 million buy-in of the Rolls-Royce &amp; Bentley Pension Fund</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP advised on the &#xA3;880 million buy-in of the Rolls-Royce &amp; Bentley Pension Fund]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jun 2024 15:03:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-llp-advises-on-the-880-million-buy-in-of-the-rolls-royce-bentley-pension-fund/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith promotes six new partners</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the promotion of six lawyers to its partnership, with effect from 1 July 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 05 Jun 2024 08:45:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-promotes-six-new-partners/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 109</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Listen to the introduction to What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 109.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:45:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-109/</link>
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                <title>10 actions for getting to grips with pensions dashboards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government intends pensions dashboards to bring about a fundamental change in the way individuals access information about their pensions, allowing people to  see all of their future pension entitlements in one online place.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 May 2024 12:41:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/10-actions-for-getting-to-grips-with-pensions-dashboards/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises the Trustee of the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan on its final buyout with L&amp;G</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Nortel Networks UK Pensions Trust Ltd on the third and final phase of a landmark insurance transaction, with the total value of transactions between the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan  and Legal &amp; General being &#xA3;2.5 billion.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 May 2024 09:06:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-the-trustee-of-the-nortel-networks-uk-pension-plan-on-its-final-buyout-with-lg/</link>
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                <title>TPR&#x27;s General Code of Practice: Reporting to the Pensions Regulator</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Apr 2024 08:54:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tprs-general-code-of-practice-reporting-to-the-pensions-regulator/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 108</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Listen to the introduction to What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 108.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:11:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-108/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: UK pensions and private capital funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this week&#x27;s issue of Alternative Insights, we are looking at the UK&#x27;s attempts to get defined contribution pension schemes to invest in private funds.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 Apr 2024 08:43:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-uk-pensions-and-private-capital-funds/</link>
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                <title>TPR&#x27;s General Code of Practice: Communications and Disclosure</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pensions Regulator&#x27;s General Code of Practice (the Code) took effect on 28 March 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Apr 2024 08:48:25 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tprs-general-code-of-practice-communications-and-disclosure/</link>
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                <title>TPR&#x27;s General Code of Practice: Administration</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pensions Regulator&#x27;s General Code of Practice (the Code) took effect on 28 March 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Apr 2024 08:51:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tprs-general-code-of-practice-administration/</link>
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                <title>TPR&#x27;s General Code of Practice: Investment</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pensions Regulator&#x27;s General Code of Practice (the Code) took effect on 28 March 2024 and sets out its expectations for good governance in occupational, personal and public service pension schemes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 04 Apr 2024 08:50:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tprs-general-code-of-practice-investment/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Mar 2024 10:27:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2024/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2024/</guid>
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                <title>TPR&#x27;s General Code: Governing Bodies and the Effective System of Governance</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pensions Regulator&#x27;s General Code of Practice (the Code) took effect on 28 March 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Mar 2024 08:49:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tprs-general-code-governing-bodies-and-the-effective-system-of-governance/</link>
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                <title>The Pensions Regulator&#x27;s General Code of Practice</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Welcome to our series of briefings that take an in-depth look at each of the sections of the Pensions Regulator&#x27;s General Code of Practice.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Mar 2024 09:44:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-pensions-regulators-general-code-of-practice/</link>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - Spring 2024</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In the Spring edition of our biannual update, we review recent developments in UK law and practice and scan the horizon for future changes which may have an impact on businesses operating in or trading with the UK.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:28:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-spring-2024/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 107</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Listen to the introduction to What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 107.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 12 Mar 2024 14:41:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-107/</link>
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                <title>Pension Trustees and ESG-related Litigation Risk ESG: Ensuring Sound Governance</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:10:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-trustees-and-esg-related-litigation-risk-esg-ensuring-sound-governance/</link>
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                <title>EMIR 3.0 final text published &#x2013; what does it mean for users of derivatives?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 13 February 2024, following negotiation and political agreement with the EU Parliament, the Council of the European Union released the final text of the package of amendments to the European Market Infrastructure Regulation known as &quot;EMIR 3.0&quot;. This briefing outlines the main amendments included in the package, although much of the detail of the new requirements is left to be developed by ESMA.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 05 Mar 2024 18:12:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/emir-30-final-text-published-what-does-it-mean-for-users-of-derivatives/</link>
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                <title>New funding and investment regime: what has changed and what do schemes need to do?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government has laid before Parliament the final regulations concerning the funding and investment strategy requirements to be introduced by the Pension Schemes Act 2021 (the &quot;Regulations&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 19 Feb 2024 10:54:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-funding-and-investment-regime-what-has-changed-and-what-do-schemes-need-to-do/</link>
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                <title>Get ready: changes to 2024 Scheme Returns for DB/Hybrid Schemes</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 29 Jan 2024 15:32:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/get-ready-changes-to-2024-scheme-returns-for-dbhybrid-schemes/</link>
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                <title>TPR&#x27;s General Code of Practice</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pensions Regulator has published its General Code of Practice, setting out its expectations for good governance in occupational, personal and public service pension schemes.&#xA0; The Code has been laid before Parliament and is expected to take effect on 27 March 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:54:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tprs-general-code-of-practice/</link>
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                <title>ICLG: Environmental, Social, &amp; Governance Law 2024 - ESG and UK Pension Schemes: A Matter of Governance</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Partner, Andy Lewis, and Head of Derivatives &amp; Structured Products Partner, Jonathan Gilmour, have jointly contributed to the recently published International Comparative Legal Guide on Environmental, Social &amp; Governance Law 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jan 2024 17:12:59 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/iclg-environmental-social-governance-law-2024-esg-and-uk-pension-schemes-a-matter-of-governance/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Trustee of the Guilbert UK Retirement Benefits Plan on &#xA3;140m buy-in </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the Trustee of the Guilbert UK Retirement Benefits Plan on a &#xA3;140m bulk annuity deal with Aviva.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 16 Jan 2024 11:42:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-trustee-of-the-guilbert-uk-retirement-benefits-plan-on-140m-buy-in/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 106</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Jan 2024 09:45:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-106/</link>
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                <title>Social Climbers? Moving social factors up the ESG Agenda, the Pensions Management Institute&#x27;s (PMI) ESG and Climate Summit 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this session from the recent PMI&#x27;s ESG and Climate Summit (December 2023), Pensions Partner Andy Lewis and Senior Counsel Harriet Sayer looked at how law and regulation, including the recent output from the Taskforce on Social Factors, might help support and guide schemes with moving social factors up the agenda.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 19 Dec 2023 11:36:33 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/social-climbers-moving-social-factors-up-the-esg-agenda-the-pensions-management-institutes-pmi-esg-and-climate-summit-2023/</link>
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                <title>Putting stewardship into practice</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our lawyers delve into the complex issue of stewardship in pensions, discussing the legal rationale, potential challenges, and practical steps for its implementation, in their latest article.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 12 Dec 2023 15:00:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/putting-stewardship-into-practice/</link>
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                <title>From &#x27;Not Sure&#x27; to &#x27;Net Zero&#x27; in four steps</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Dec 2023 10:23:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/from-not-sure-to-net-zero-in-four-steps/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Rothesay on the &#xA3;2.7bn buy-in of the Thales UK Pension Scheme</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Rothesay on the &#xA3;2.7bn buy-in of the Thales UK Pension Scheme.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 01 Dec 2023 10:41:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-rothesay-on-the-27bn-buy-in-of-the-thales-uk-pension-scheme/</link>
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                <title>Autumn Statement 2023 - key tax measures announced</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Nov 2023 10:50:46 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/autumn-statement-2023-key-tax-measures-announced/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel. Listen to an editorial overview from Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner, Richard Brown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Nov 2023 12:09:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2023/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith announces new Senior Partner</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the election of Andrew Gillen as the firm&#x2019;s new Senior Partner with effect from 1 January 2024.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 06 Nov 2023 12:08:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-announces-new-senior-partner/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 105</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Read &quot;What&#x2019;s Happening in Pensions&quot;, our regular news briefing covering topical pensions law developments.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Oct 2023 16:28:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-105/</link>
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                <title>Managing the Legal Risks of Pensions Dashboards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Read the full PMI&#x2019;s Dashboards Industry Guide 2023 here: PMI Dashboards Industry Guide 2023 (pensions-pmi.org.uk)]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:26:55 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/managing-the-legal-risks-of-pensions-dashboards/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on largest Outsourced Chief Investment Officer appointment in UK to date </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the Trustees of BAE Systems Pensions Schemes on the outsourcing of the investment management of approximately &#xA3;23bn of pension scheme assets]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Sep 2023 12:25:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-on-largest-outsourced-chief-investment-officer-appointment-in-uk-to-date/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 104</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What&#x27;s happening in Pensions - Issue 104]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:29:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-104/</link>
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                <title>The resurgence of pension scheme surplus</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This article was first published by the FT&#x27;s Pensions Expert.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Aug 2023 14:39:34 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-resurgence-of-pension-scheme-surplus/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Trustee of the Smith &amp; Nephew UK Pension Fund on &#xA3;260m buy-in</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises Trustee of the Smith &amp; Nephew UK Pension Fund on &#xA3;260m buy-in]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 07 Aug 2023 14:00:07 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-trustee-of-the-smith-nephew-uk-pension-fund-on-260m-buy-in/</link>
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                <title>UK Legal Update - July 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we bring you a round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders, covering hot topics such as Brexit, ESG and Digital.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jul 2023 12:45:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/uk-legal-update-july-2023/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 103</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What&#x27;s happening in Pensions - Issue 103]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 06 Jul 2023 16:29:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-103/</link>
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                <title>The Retained EU Law Act:  cliff edge removed, but cloud of uncertainty remains</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The controversial legislation to enable the Government to revoke or reform retained EU law (the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act or REUL Act) has now Received Royal Assent.  Although some of the most heavily criticised aspects of the legislation have been removed, it will still create a climate of uncertainty around retained EU law. We explain why and what this means for business. We also highlight the impact of other post-Brexit reforms in areas where EU-derived law remains releva...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 29 Jun 2023 09:18:40 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/the-retained-eu-law-act-cliff-edge-removed-but-cloud-of-uncertainty-remains/</link>
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                <title>Ten covenant questions for DB scheme trustees</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Assessment of the employer covenant (the legal obligation and financial ability of scheme employers to support their defined benefit (&quot;DB&quot;) scheme now and in the future) underpins any discussion of DB scheme funding between the trustees of the DB scheme and the employer group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 20 Jun 2023 15:24:02 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ten-covenant-questions-for-db-scheme-trustees/</link>
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                <title>Pensions De-risking</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[We are pleased to present the first edition of &quot;Pensions De-risking&quot;, our periodical update on developments in the pensions de-risking marketplace. This first edition includes topical content on illiquid investments in the context of de-risking activity, a summary of changes to the Solvency II regime for insurers and links to other Travers Smith content on the increasingly recurring theme of pension scheme surpluses. We also highlight Travers Smith&#x27;s recent work in this area.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 25 May 2023 13:01:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-de-risking/</link>
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                <title>Lessons from the LDI crisis: new TPR and FCA guidance on enhancing the resilience of LDI</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 24 April 2023, The Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) each issued guidance  for UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes and their managers on Liability Driven Investment (LDI) strategies: TPR&#x27;s guidance is here, and the FCA&#x27;s guidance is here.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 May 2023 13:16:00 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lessons-from-the-ldi-crisis-new-tpr-and-fca-guidance-on-enhancing-the-resilience-of-ldi/</link>
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                <title>Getting ready for pensions dashboards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this &quot;Getting ready for pensions dashboards&quot; series (recorded in February 2023), we discuss what actions schemes need to take to prepare for pensions dashboards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2023 12:32:36 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/getting-ready-for-pensions-dashboards/</link>
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                <title>Getting ready for Pensions Dashboards: Engaging with administrators</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this &quot;Getting ready for pensions dashboards&quot; series (recorded in February 2023), we discuss what actions schemes need to take to prepare for pensions dashboards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2023 09:00:26 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/getting-ready-for-pensions-dashboards-engaging-with-administrators/</link>
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                <title>Getting ready for Pensions Dashboards: Introduction to Pensions Dashboards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this &quot;Getting ready for pensions dashboards&quot; series (recorded in February 2023), we discuss what actions schemes need to take to prepare for pensions dashboards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2023 09:00:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/getting-ready-for-pensions-dashboards-introduction-to-pensions-dashboards/</link>
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                <title>Getting ready for Pensions Dashboards: Monitoring and managing risks</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this &quot;Getting ready for pensions dashboards&quot; series (recorded in February 2023), we discuss what actions schemes need to take to prepare for pensions dashboards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2023 09:01:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/getting-ready-for-pensions-dashboards-monitoring-and-managing-risks/</link>
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                <title>Getting ready for Pensions Dashboards: Communicating with members outside the dashboards ecosystem</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this &quot;Getting ready for pensions dashboards&quot; series (recorded in February 2023), we discuss what actions schemes need to take to prepare for pensions dashboards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2023 09:01:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/getting-ready-for-pensions-dashboards-communicating-with-members-outside-the-dashboards-ecosystem/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises the British Steel Pension Scheme on &#xA3;2.7bn buy-in, making it the largest pension scheme to reach full insurance</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith advises the British Steel Pension Scheme on &#xA3;2.7bn buy-in, taking total buy-ins to &#xA3;7.5bn and making it the largest pension scheme to reach full insurance]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 19 May 2023 11:46:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-the-british-steel-pension-scheme-on-27bn-buy-in-taking-total-buy-ins-to-75bn-and-making-it-the-largest-pension-scheme-to-reach-full-insurance/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 102</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[What&#x27;s happening in Pensions - Issue 102]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 12 May 2023 16:29:23 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-102/</link>
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                <title>Pensions lifetime allowance and annual allowance changes &#x2013; considerations for employers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There has (not surprisingly) been some confusion about what has happened to the pensions lifetime allowance from 6 April 2023, following the surprise Spring Budget announcement about its abolition.  In the following Q&amp;As, we consider the immediate implications of the changes.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 10 May 2023 09:04:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>How proposed Solvency II reforms for insurers affect de-risking options for defined benefit pension schemes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[How proposed Solvency II reforms for insurers affect de-risking options for defined benefit pension schemes]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 05 May 2023 09:51:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/how-proposed-solvency-ii-reforms-for-insurers-affect-de-risking-options-for-defined-benefit-pension-schemes/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Spring 2023</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in law and practice for in-house counsel. Listen to an editorial overview from Technology &amp; Commercial Transactions Partner, Richard Brown.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 May 2023 14:42:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-spring-2023/</link>
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                <title>Taking stock: Pensions climate governance and disclosure</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pensions Regulator (the Regulator) has recently published a review of the industry&#x27;s first wave of pension scheme climate change disclosure reports, revealing some interesting examples of good practice as well as potential areas for improvement in the industry.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Apr 2023 10:44:23 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/taking-stock-pensions-climate-governance-and-disclosure/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 101</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 24 Mar 2023 16:29:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-101/</link>
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                <title>Pension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices</title>
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                            Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:33:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-scheme-surpluses-no-deficit-of-choices/</link>
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                <title>Pension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices &#x2013; Episode 1 &#x2013; The market landscape</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:45:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-scheme-surpluses-no-deficit-of-choices-episode-1-the-market-landscape/</link>
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                <title>Pension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices &#x2013; Episode 2 &#x2013; Schemes in deficit</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:45:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-scheme-surpluses-no-deficit-of-choices-episode-2-schemes-in-deficit/</link>
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                <title>Pension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices &#x2013; Episode 3 &#x2013; Fully-funded schemes</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:44:47 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-scheme-surpluses-no-deficit-of-choices-episode-3-fully-funded-schemes/</link>
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                <title>Pension Scheme Surpluses: no deficit of choices &#x2013; Episode 4 &#x2013; Multi-scheme groups</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Feb 2023 09:34:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-scheme-surpluses-no-deficit-of-choices-episode-4-multi-scheme-groups/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 100</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Feb 2023 16:29:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-100/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises British American Tobacco on further buy-in between British American Tobacco UK Pension Fund and Pension Insurance Corporation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised British American Tobacco on a further buy-in between the British American Tobacco UK Pension Fund (&quot;Fund&quot;) and Pension Insurance Corporation (&quot;PIC&quot;).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Feb 2023 10:58:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-british-american-tobacco-on-further-buy-in-between-british-american-tobacco-uk-pension-fund-and-pension-insurance-corporation/</link>
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                <title>Environmental, Social, &amp; Governance Law 2023 - ESG and UK Pension Schemes: A Matter of Governance</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 01 Feb 2023 11:50:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/environmental-social-governance-law-2023-esg-and-uk-pension-schemes-a-matter-of-governance/</link>
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                <title>Spotlight on ESG video series - Episode 5: Impact Investing in the Pensions context</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 24 Jan 2023 12:32:38 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/spotlight-on-esg-video-series-episode-5-impact-investing-in-the-pensions-context/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme on further &#xA3;2bn buy-in</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the Trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme on a further &#xA3;2bn buy-in. The scheme has now insured around 60% of its liabilities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Jan 2023 15:07:28 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-trustee-of-the-british-steel-pension-scheme-on-further-2bn-buy-in/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 99</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 98th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 22 Dec 2022 13:41:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-99/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith has advised Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Adelphi Portrush Hotel </title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised long-standing client Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners  on its acquisition of the four-star Adelphi Portrush Hotel, situated on the north-coast of Northern Ireland.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 12 Dec 2022 21:41:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-has-advised-adventurous-journeys-capital-partners-on-its-acquisition-of-the-adelphi-portrush-hotel/</link>
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                <title>Good governance: the legal bedrock of ESG</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[It can be very easy to get trapped in the detail of all the different ESG laws that now &#xD;&#xA;apply to workplace pension schemes. As lawyers, we are bound to say that complying &#xD;&#xA;with the specific requirements is non-negotiable. However, we believe that the &#xD;&#xA;pensions sector is likely to get better value from ESG by treating it as a bigger picture &#xD;&#xA;governance matter.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 08 Dec 2022 17:41:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/good-governance-the-legal-bedrock-of-esg/</link>
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                <title>Sustainable Investing by Occupational Pension Scheme Trustees: Reframing the Fiduciary Duty</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In Palestine Solidarity Campaign v Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local &#xD;&#xA;Government, Lord Carnwath observed: &#x2018;There appears now to be general acceptance that the &#xD;&#xA;criteria proposed by the Law Commission are lawful and appropriate.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:13:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/sustainable-investing-by-occupational-pension-scheme-trustees-reframing-the-fiduciary-duty/</link>
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                <title>Liability-driven investment (LDI) &#x2013; Reflections on the mini-budget and the road ahead</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The rise in gilt yields following Kwasi Kwarteng&#x27;s &quot;mini-budget&quot; announced on 23 September 2022 led to the Bank of England stepping in to stabilise the market - primarily to protect UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes from the impact of the volatility which arose immediately afterwards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:54:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/liability-driven-investment-ldi-reflections-on-the-mini-budget-and-the-road-ahead/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 98</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 98th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:41:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-98/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Alternative Insights: Policymakers, retail investors and private funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As we wrote earlier this year, there is growing demand for alternative investments from individual investors &#x2013; and many private fund sponsors are keen to oblige.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:22:53 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-alternative-insights-policymakers-retail-investors-and-private-funds/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - Autumn 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our October 2022 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Nov 2022 10:54:27 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-autumn-2022/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith wins &quot;Leader of the Year&quot; and &quot;Impact on Society&quot; at the PMI Pinnacle Awards 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted that Partner and Head of Pensions Daniel Gerring has been awarded &quot;Leader of the Year&quot; and the Pensions Sector Group has been awarded the &quot;Impact on Society&quot; Award at the first inaugural Pensions Management Institute (PMI) Pinnacle Awards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 26 Oct 2022 11:22:49 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-wins-leader-of-the-year-and-impact-on-society-at-the-pmi-pinnacle-awards-2022/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith has advised Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Dornoch Hotel</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners on its acquisition of the Dornoch Hotel]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 Oct 2022 21:41:52 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-has-advised-adventurous-journeys-capital-partners-on-its-acquisition-of-the-dornoch-hotel/</link>
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                <title>Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI): Integrating sustainability goals across the investment industry in the UK</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Partners Andy Lewis and Jonathan Gilmour, Senior Counsel Harriet Sayer and Senior Consultant Simon Witney have contributed to the latest paper from Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI): A legal framework for impact (UK): integrating sustainability investment goals across the investment industry.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 17 Oct 2022 13:14:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/principles-for-responsible-investment-pri-integrating-sustainability-goals-across-the-investment-industry-in-the-uk/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 97</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 97th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:42:04 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-97/</link>
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                <title>Beyond Brexit: A-Z by topic</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Brexit has already had a significant impact on the UK legal landscape and its implications will continue to be felt for many years to come.  This page brings together all our materials on Brexit and related issues, arranged alphabetically by topic.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 26 Aug 2022 13:56:38 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/beyond-brexit-a-z-by-topic/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith LLP has advised Nest on its investment into a HarbourVest Partners fund</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Nest on its investment into a HarbourVest Partners fund, its second move into private equity this year.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:24:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-llp-has-advised-nest-on-its-investment-into-a-harbourvest-partners-fund/</link>
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                <title>Spotlight on ESG video series - Episode 3: Climate change governance and reporting standards for pension schemes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this episode, Senior Counsel Harriet Sayer, takes a closer look at TCFD climate-related governance and disclosure requirements for pension schemes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 29 Jul 2022 12:34:57 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/spotlight-on-esg-video-series-episode-3-climate-change-governance-and-reporting-standards-for-pension-schemes/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith launches social mobility group and booklet as part of its new campaign &#x2013; Understanding Social Mobility</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Understanding Social Mobility is a series of activities aimed at ensuring careers in law, and in City law firms, are accessible to all, regardless of background or personal circumstances.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 27 Jul 2022 14:31:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-launches-social-mobility-group-and-booklet-as-part-of-its-new-campaign-understanding-social-mobility/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 96</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 96th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Jul 2022 13:49:03 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-96/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Rothesay on &#xA3;640m buy-in of the Smiths Group&#x2019;s TI Group Pension Scheme</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has acted for Rothesay Life PLC in connection with the &#xA3;640million buy-in of the Smiths Group&#x2019;s TI Group Pension Scheme, insuring the benefits of more than 8,750 members.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 04 Jul 2022 09:29:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-rothesay-on-640m-buy-in-of-the-smiths-group-s-ti-group-pension-scheme/</link>
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                <title>New senior promotions further strengthen Travers Smith&#x27;s Pensions Sector Group</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced two new senior promotions in its award-winning Pensions Sector Group. Effective from 1 July, Niamh Hamlyn becomes a Pensions Partner, and Chris Widdison will be promoted to Pensions Senior Counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:23:00 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/new-senior-promotions-further-strengthen-travers-smiths-pensions-sector-group/</link>
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                <title>The Queen&#x27;s Speech: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Last month, the UK Government set out its legislative programme for this parliament in the Queen&#x27;s Speech.  In this briefing, we look at some of the proposals relevant to business which have had less media attention.  We also highlight some of the notable omissions and consider how far the proposed legislation might deliver on the Government&#x27;s commitments to cut red tape, promote economic growth and achieve &quot;levelling up&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Jun 2022 16:21:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 95</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 95th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 16 May 2022 17:22:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-95/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nest on its ground-breaking &#xA3;600 million move into private equity in partnership with Schroders Capital</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Nest on its ground-breaking &#xA3;600 million move into private equity in partnership with Schroders Capital.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 04 May 2022 13:21:14 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-nest-on-its-ground-breaking-600-million-move-into-private-equity-in-partnership-with-schroders-capital/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith has advised Northleaf Capital Partners on its acquisition of a majority interest in Uber Boat by Thames Clippers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Northleaf Capital Partners on its acquisition of a majority interest in Uber Boat by Thames Clippers]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 28 Apr 2022 21:41:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-has-advised-northleaf-capital-partners-on-its-acquisition-of-a-majority-interest-in-uber-boat-by-thames-clippers/</link>
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                <title>Russia and Ukraine - issues for pension scheme trustees</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Russian invasion of Ukraine presents issues for pension scheme trustees to consider. Alongside clear implications regarding investments and the need to comply with sanctions, these may include questions about covenant, funding, cyber security and scam risks.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:24:01 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/russia-and-ukraine-issues-for-pension-scheme-trustees/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - April 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our April 2022 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Apr 2022 08:01:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-april-2022/</link>
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                <title>How could Solvency II reform affect trustee de-risking agendas?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Solvency II capital regime (and, since Brexit, its onshored equivalent) affects trustee de-risking agendas both in the short, and longer, term.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 31 Mar 2022 15:36:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/how-could-solvency-ii-reform-affect-trustee-de-risking-agendas/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 94</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 93rd issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 21 Mar 2022 17:22:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-94/</link>
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                <title>International Insights 2022 - UK Legal Developments</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our round-up of recent and forthcoming developments in UK law and practice for our international stakeholders.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Mar 2022 13:58:51 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/international-insights-2022-uk-legal-developments/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 93</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 93rd issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:22:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-93/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith&#x27;s Pensions Sector Group strengthens practice with the hire of new Senior Counsel</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce the hire of new Senior Counsel Harriet Sayer to the firm&#x27;s award-winning Pensions Sector Group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 13 Jan 2022 13:58:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smiths-pensions-sector-group-strengthens-practice-with-the-hire-of-new-senior-counsel/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith strengthens its Senior Counsel ranks with three internal promotions and a new hire</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce new appointments to its Senior Counsel team, including three internal promotions and a new hire.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:58:44 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-strengthens-its-senior-counsel-ranks-with-three-internal-promotions-and-a-new-hire/</link>
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                <title>LexisNexis: Government&#x2019;s push to facilitate investment by DC pension scheme trustees in illiquids continues as DWP consults on removing performance fees from charge cap on default DC funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Partner David James [and Pensions trainee Emily Collett comment on the latest Government&#x27;s efforts to enable trustees of defined contribution (DC) pension schemes to access illiquid markets.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:22:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lexisnexis-government-s-push-to-facilitate-investment-by-dc-pension-scheme-trustees-in-illiquids-continues-as-dwp-consults-on-removing-performance-fees-from-charge-cap-on-default-dc-funds/</link>
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                <title>ICLG: Environmental, Social &amp; Governance Law 2022</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Derivatives &amp; Structured Products Partner,&#xA0;Jonathan Gilmour, and Pensions Partner,&#xA0;Andy Lewis, have jointly contributed to the recently published International Comparative Legal Guide on Environmental, Social &amp; Governance Law 2022.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Dec 2021 13:58:37 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/iclg-environmental-social-governance-law-2022/</link>
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                <title>CMA Order: don&#x27;t forget to self-certify</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There is an approaching deadline (7 January 2022) for trustees again to self-certify their compliance with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Order regarding investment consultants&#x27; objectives and tenders for fiduciary management services.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Dec 2021 17:22:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cma-order-dont-forget-to-self-certify/</link>
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                <title>Daniel Gerring wins Mentor of the Year at the 2021 British Legal Awards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is thrilled to announce that its Partner and Head of our Pensions Sector Group, Daniel Gerring, has won the Mentor of the Year Award at the 2021 British Legal Awards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 Nov 2021 13:58:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/daniel-gerring-wins-mentor-of-the-year-at-the-2021-british-legal-awards/</link>
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                <title>Pension scams: new statutory transfer right restrictions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Government has laid regulations to restrict individuals&#x27; statutory transfer rights in specified circumstances, with the aim of helping trustees to stop scam transfers.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 15 Nov 2021 17:22:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-scams-new-statutory-transfer-right-restrictions/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 92</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 92nd issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 04 Nov 2021 15:13:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-92/</link>
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                <title>More sustainability disclosure requirements coming to pensions?: Chancellor announces new &quot;integrated&quot; climate change reporting regime</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that new sustainability reporting requirements are on the horizon for pension schemes, financial services firms and their investment products.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 01 Nov 2021 17:22:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/more-sustainability-disclosure-requirements-coming-to-pensions-chancellor-announces-new-integrated-climate-change-reporting-regime/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises AJ Capital Partners on the acquisition of the historic Slieve Donard Hotel &amp; Spa, Northern Ireland</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised American investment firm Adventurous Journeys Capital Partners (AJ Capital Partners) on its acquisition of the historic Slieve Donard Hotel Resort &amp; Spa, which adjoins the world famous Royal County Down Golf Club.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:42:00 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-aj-capital-partners-on-the-acquisition-of-the-historic-slieve-donard-hotel-spa-northern-ireland/</link>
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                <title>Responsible Investor: The Silver Linings elderly care competition - addressing a key part of the &quot;S&quot; missing from pension trustees&#x27; ESG agendas</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Partner Andy Lewis and Senior Associate Niamh Hamlyn discuss the Silver Linings competition, which the firm is supporting, and look at how pension scheme trustees might start thinking about the &quot;S&quot; in ESG.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Oct 2021 13:58:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/responsible-investor-the-silver-linings-elderly-care-competition-addressing-a-key-part-of-the-s-missing-from-pension-trustees-esg-agendas/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/responsible-investor-the-silver-linings-elderly-care-competition-addressing-a-key-part-of-the-s-missing-from-pension-trustees-esg-agendas/</guid>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - October 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives. This is our October 2021 update.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Oct 2021 10:38:50 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-october-2021/</link>
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                <title>A blizzard of regulatory reform: did you miss anything?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[2021 has seen the UK Government and regulators engage in a blizzard of consultations and draft legislation, proposing reforms across a wide range of areas.  The sheer volume makes it difficult for businesses to keep on top of changes that might affect them.  To assist with that process, this briefing breaks down key recent consultations by topic, so you can pick out those which are relevant to your business.  It also looks at why this is happening now and whether any coherent themes emerge fr...]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:28:18 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/a-blizzard-of-regulatory-reform-did-you-miss-anything/</link>
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                <title>Lexis Nexis: DWP consultation response on DC pension schemes - improving outcomes for scheme members and investment in long-term assets</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Knowledge Counsel Nick White comments on DWP&#x27;s response to two consultations in relation to defined contribution occupational pension schemes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 16 Sep 2021 13:58:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/lexis-nexis-dwp-consultation-response-on-dc-pension-schemes-improving-outcomes-for-scheme-members-and-investment-in-long-term-assets/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith wins Pensions Lawyers of the Year and Diversity &amp; Inclusion Excellence Awards at 2021 UK Pensions Awards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce that its Pensions Sector team won two awards at the prestigious Professional Pensions UK Pensions Awards 2021: Pensions Lawyers of the Year, and Diversity &amp; Inclusion Excellence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:58:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-wins-pensions-lawyers-of-the-year-and-diversity-inclusion-excellence-awards-at-2021-uk-pensions-awards/</link>
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                <title>Pensions Expert: More sustainability disclosure requirements coming to pensions?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pensions Partner Andy Lewis, looks at some early indications that further pensions sustainability disclosure requirements might be on the horizon. Read the full article, published by the FT&#x27;s Pensions Expert.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 Sep 2021 13:58:09 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-expert-more-sustainability-disclosure-requirements-coming-to-pensions/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 91</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 91st issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 10 Sep 2021 15:13:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-91/</link>
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                <title>TPR&#x2019;s new powers &#x2013; practical ways for corporates to engage with their pension scheme trustees in the new world</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pension Schemes Act 2021 (PSA21) has received Royal Assent and many of the broader new powers of The Pensions Regulator (TPR) should be in play from 1 October 2021. These powers, particularly new criminal offences and civil penalties, are very wide ranging with hefty sanctions attached, and are therefore potentially concerning to corporates and related parties (including individuals).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Sep 2021 13:58:07 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/tpr-s-new-powers-practical-ways-for-corporates-to-engage-with-their-pension-scheme-trustees-in-the-new-world/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith wins Pensions Law Firm of the Year Award at the 2021 Pension and Investment Provider Awards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to have won the Pensions Law Firm of the Year Award at the 2021 FT Pensions Expert Pension and Investment Provider Awards (PIPAs).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Aug 2021 13:58:06 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-wins-pensions-law-firm-of-the-year-award-at-the-2021-pension-and-investment-provider-awards/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 90</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 90th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 12 Aug 2021 15:14:54 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-90/</link>
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                <title>ESG: from policies to practice, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) ESG Conference 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this session from the PLSA&#x27;s inaugural ESG Conference (July 2021), Pensions Partner Andy Lewis, Partner and Head of Financial Services and Markets Tim Lewis and Senior Consultant Simon Witney discuss key questions that can arise for pension schemes looking develop their ESG policies and beliefs and translate these into practical action.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 09 Aug 2021 12:32:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-from-policies-to-practice-pensions-and-lifetime-savings-association-plsa-esg-conference-2021/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/esg-from-policies-to-practice-pensions-and-lifetime-savings-association-plsa-esg-conference-2021/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith wins Diversity Award at Pensions Age Awards 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to have won the Diversity Award at the Pensions Age Awards 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 16 Jul 2021 13:57:56 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-wins-diversity-award-at-pensions-age-awards-2021/</link>
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                <title>More sustainability disclosure requirements coming to pensions?: Chancellor announces new &quot;integrated&quot; climate change reporting regime (1)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Chancellor Rishi Sunak has hinted that new sustainability reporting requirements are on the horizon for pension schemes, financial services firms and their investment products.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 09 Jul 2021 17:22:05 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/more-sustainability-disclosure-requirements-coming-to-pensions-chancellor-announces-new-integrated-climate-change-reporting-regime-1/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/more-sustainability-disclosure-requirements-coming-to-pensions-chancellor-announces-new-integrated-climate-change-reporting-regime-1/</guid>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 89</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 89th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Jun 2021 17:22:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-89/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises BUUK Infrastructure on the sale of its UK smart meter business to Arcus Infrastructure Partners and GLIL Infrastructure</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised BUUK Infrastructure on the sale of its UK smart meter business, Smart Meter Assets 1 Ltd (&quot;SMA&quot;), to a consortium of Arcus Infrastructure Partners and GLIL Infrastructure.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 17 May 2021 21:42:03 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-buuk-infrastructure-on-the-sale-of-its-uk-smart-meter-business-to-arcus-infrastructure-partners-and-glil-infrastructure/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Nortel Networks UK Pensions Trust Ltd on a further buyout, bringing the total value of transactions between the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan and Legal &amp; General to over &#xA3;2.5 billion.</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Nortel Networks UK Pensions Trust Ltd (&#x201C;the Trustee&#x201D;) on a further buyout, bringing the total value of transactions between the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan (&quot;The Plan&quot;) and Legal &amp; General (&quot;L&amp;G&quot;) to over &#xA3;2.5 billion.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 11 May 2021 13:57:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-nortel-networks-uk-pensions-trust-ltd-on-a-further-buyout-bringing-the-total-value-of-transactions-between-the-nortel-networks-uk-pension-plan-and-legal-general-to-over-25-billion/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 88</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 88th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 28 Apr 2021 17:22:08 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-88/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Xoserve on its major restructure and carve-out and sale of Correla to NorthEdge Capital (1)</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Xoserve on the restructuring of its operations and carve-out of new subsidiary Correla, as well as the subsequent sale of Correla to private equity firm NorthEdge.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 13 Apr 2021 21:42:04 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-xoserve-on-its-major-restructure-and-carve-out-and-sale-of-correla-to-northedge-capital-1/</link>
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                <title>Fiduciary management: June 2021 tender deadline for some schemes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Schemes that have been using fiduciary management services for some time may face a 9 June 2021 deadline for putting those services out to tender or retender. Other schemes already using such services are subject to later deadlines.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Apr 2021 09:28:25 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fiduciary-management-june-2021-tender-deadline-for-some-schemes/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises the Trustee of Clarks group&#x27;s UK DB pension fund on LionRock Capital&#x27;s acquisition of a majority equity stake in the Clarks group</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the Trustee of Clarks group&#x27;s UK DB pension fund on LionRock Capital&#x27;s acquisition of a majority equity stake in the Clarks group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:45:32 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-the-trustee-of-clarks-groups-uk-db-pension-fund-on-lionrock-capitals-acquisition-of-a-majority-equity-stake-in-the-clarks-group/</link>
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                <title>Changes coming down the track for alternative asset managers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[To help you keep on top of legal developments relevant to alternative asset managers, we have created a checklist that pulls the key ones together. Our checklist highlights each development, providing a brief description and setting out the next steps. We hope that you find it useful.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:45:29 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/changes-coming-down-the-track-for-alternative-asset-managers/</link>
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                <title>3 minute video guide to the UK-EU Brexit trade deal</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this short video, Knowledge Counsel Jonathan Rush provides a 3 minute guide to the EU-UK Trade and Cooperation Agreement (TCA).]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 24 Mar 2021 13:57:20 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/3-minute-video-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/3-minute-video-guide-to-the-uk-eu-brexit-trade-deal/</guid>
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                <title>Thomson Reuters: Surfeit of climate standards? EU ESG reporting rules uncertainty; UK follows TCFD</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This article was first published in Thomson Reuters - Regulatory Intelligence.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 10 Mar 2021 13:57:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/thomson-reuters-surfeit-of-climate-standards-eu-esg-reporting-rules-uncertainty-uk-follows-tcfd/</link>
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                <title>Pensions climate change regulations: bitesize video guide</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[New climate change regulations are coming to pensions.  This consultation (running until 10 March 2021) sets out details of the Government&#x27;s ambitious proposals for new pension scheme governance requirements around climate risks and opportunities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:23:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-climate-change-regulations-bitesize-video-guide/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-climate-change-regulations-bitesize-video-guide/</guid>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 87</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 87th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 03 Mar 2021 17:22:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-87/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises S.A. Brain &amp; Company on deal with Marston&#x27;s plc to restructure its pub business updated</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised S.A. Brain &amp; Company, Limited (Brains) on a deal with Marston&#x27;s plc (Marstons) which will see Marstons take on the operation of 156 Brains&#x27; pubs in Wales.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 12 Feb 2021 08:45:31 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sa-brain-company-on-deal-with-marstons-plc-to-restructure-its-pub-business-updated/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sa-brain-company-on-deal-with-marstons-plc-to-restructure-its-pub-business-updated/</guid>
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                <title>Pension Schemes Act 2021: what happens next?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pension Schemes Bill has received Royal Assent and is now the Pension Schemes Act 2021.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Feb 2021 17:22:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-schemes-act-2021-what-happens-next/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - February 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, news on training and networking events for in-house counsel, and an update on our legal tech initiatives.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 05 Feb 2021 17:22:11 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-february-2021/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 86</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 86th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 18 Jan 2021 17:22:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-86/</link>
                <guid>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-86/</guid>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises S.A. Brain &amp; Company on deal with Marston&#x27;s plc to restructure its pubs business</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised S.A. Brain &amp; Company, Limited (Brains) on a deal with Marston&#x27;s plc (Marstons) which will see Marstons take on the operation of 156 Brains&#x27; pubs in Wales.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Dec 2020 08:45:30 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-sa-brain-company-on-deal-with-marstons-plc-to-restructure-its-pubs-business/</link>
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                <title>Practical Law: Negotiation in the perfect storm: COVID-19 and defined benefit pension schemes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Writing for Practical Law, Partners Peter Hughes and David James, as well as Consultant Charlotte Feld, consider the impact of COVID-19 on relations between corporate employer groups and defined benefit (DB) pension scheme trustees, outlining the key factors that may influence negotiations regarding the &quot;employer covenant&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 18 Dec 2020 17:22:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/practical-law-negotiation-in-the-perfect-storm-covid-19-and-defined-benefit-pension-schemes/</link>
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                <title>ICLG: ESG and UK pension schemes - challenges and opportunities</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Derivatives &amp; Structured Products Partner, Jonathan Gilmour, and Pensions Partner, Andy Lewis, have written a chapter on the economic rationale behind ESG investment and the key considerations and challenges surrounding ESG pension legislation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 17 Dec 2020 13:56:45 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/iclg-esg-and-uk-pension-schemes-challenges-and-opportunities/</link>
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                <title>CMA investigation into eco-friendly credentials of consumer products</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 09 Dec 2020 13:56:43 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cma-investigation-into-eco-friendly-credentials-of-consumer-products/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith co-authors the Impact Investing Institute&#x27;s recent paper &quot;Impact investing by pensions funds: Fiduciary duty &#x2013; the legal context&quot;</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s team, led by Partner and Head of Derivatives &amp; Structured Products, Jonathan Gilmour, has co-authored the Impact Investing Institute&#x27;s recent paper &quot;Impact investing by pensions funds: Fiduciary duty &#x2013; the legal context&quot;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Dec 2020 13:56:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-co-authors-the-impact-investing-institutes-recent-paper-impact-investing-by-pensions-funds-fiduciary-duty-the-legal-context/</link>
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                <title>GMP equalisation - where are we now?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Please fill out the form to request access to this briefing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 03 Dec 2020 17:22:12 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/gmp-equalisation-where-are-we-now/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 85</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 85th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 24 Nov 2020 17:22:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-85/</link>
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                <title>Brexit end of transition issues for pension schemes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The end of the Brexit transition period, on 31 December 2020, is fast approaching. Please fill out the form to request access to this briefing.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Nov 2020 17:22:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-end-of-transition-issues-for-pension-schemes/</link>
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                <title>Brexit Readiness Portal - updated January 2021</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[With the Brexit transition period due to expire on 31 December 2020, there is not much time left to prepare.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Nov 2020 13:56:28 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/brexit-readiness-portal/</link>
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                <title>CMA Order: don&#x27;t forget to self-certify archived</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[There is an approaching deadline (7 January 2021) for trustees to self-certify their compliance with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Order for the first time.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 28 Oct 2020 17:22:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/cma-order-dont-forget-to-self-certify-archived/</link>
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                <title>Pension scheme trustees to lead the way in assessing and managing climate risk: our response to DWP&#x27;s consultation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) recently consulted on the introduction of new duties that will require pension scheme trustees to have in place effective governance, strategy, risk management and accompanying metrics and targets to assess and manage climate risks and opportunities in their schemes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 15 Oct 2020 17:22:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-scheme-trustees-to-lead-the-way-in-assessing-and-managing-climate-risk-our-response-to-dwps-consultation/</link>
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                <title>Pensions Aspects - Playing to win: how should DB trustees plan for the endgame?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Imagine a boardgame, like the Game of Life but for DB pension schemes. This game is so complicated that the board is three-dimensional. A trustee is a player and the playing piece is a DB scheme, representing the retirements of perhaps hundreds or thousands of people &#x2013; so the stakes are incredibly high.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 09 Oct 2020 13:56:21 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-aspects-playing-to-win-how-should-db-trustees-plan-for-the-endgame/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 84</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 84th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 06 Oct 2020 17:22:15 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-84/</link>
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - October 2020</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 02 Oct 2020 17:22:16 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/insights-for-in-house-counsel-october-2020/</link>
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                <title>Pensions Partner Andy Lewis wins Adviser of the Year at the Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to announce that Pensions Partner, Andy Lewis, has won the Adviser of the Year Award at the 2020 Professional Pensions Rising Star Awards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 28 Sep 2020 11:33:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-partner-andy-lewis-wins-adviser-of-the-year-at-the-professional-pensions-rising-star-awards/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 83</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 83rd issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 11 Aug 2020 17:22:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-83/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Willis Pension Scheme on &#xA3;1 billion longevity swap transaction with Munich Re</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Willis Pension Scheme on a longevity swap transaction with Munich Re to manage longevity risk in relation to circa &#xA3;1 billion of pensioner liabilities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Jun 2020 13:55:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-willis-pension-scheme-on-1-billion-longevity-swap-transaction-with-munich-re/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 82</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 82nd issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 22 Jun 2020 17:22:17 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-82/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises EQT on the sale of its Credit business segment to Bridgepoint</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised its long-standing client EQT AB (EQT), a differentiated global investment organisation, on the sale of its Credit business segment to Bridgepoint, a major international private equity group.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jun 2020 08:45:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-eqt-on-the-sale-of-its-credit-business-segment-to-bridgepoint/</link>
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                <title>Pensions Aspects: Bringing the best out of pensions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Daniel Gerring shares his personal reflections on his career to date and the importance of bringing the best out in those whose decisions affect the lives of many others.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 08 Jun 2020 13:55:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-aspects-bringing-the-best-out-of-pensions/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith participates in the development of a new Pensions DC Chair&#x27;s Statement template</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is delighted to have contributed to the development of a new template for the DC Chair&#x27;s Statement for pension scheme trustees.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 28 May 2020 13:55:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Personnel Today: Eight steps to consider when changing your DC pension</title>
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                            Thu, 14 May 2020 10:46:59 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>PLSA: Drunk on virtue? Myths about diversity and inclusion in the pensions sector</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Pensions Regulator has recently gone on record with its views on diversity and inclusion (D&amp;I) for the first time.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 11 May 2020 14:45:58 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pension transfers in the time of coronavirus</title>
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                            Tue, 05 May 2020 17:22:18 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions Regulator guidance on coronavirus related issues</title>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:31 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 81</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 81st issue.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:22:18 &#x2B;0000
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 17:22:17 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme: automatic enrolment pensions contributions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) is a government-funded scheme that provides a contribution towards wage costs for employers who stand staff down as a result of the COVID-19 crisis.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:57 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions Regulator DB funding consultation</title>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-regulator-db-funding-consultation/</link>
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                <title>VAT &#x2013; DC management services (original)</title>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/vat-dc-management-services-original/</link>
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                <title>Pensions: climate risk guidance</title>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>PPF &#x2013; 2021/22 levy insolvency risk scores</title>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/ppf-202122-levy-insolvency-risk-scores/</link>
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                            Wed, 22 Apr 2020 13:55:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Investment Insights for Pension Funds</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This inaugural edition of Investment Insights for Pension Funds is devoted to the current economic crisis caused by COVID-19. Experts from across the firm share their insights on how companies are being affected, the actions they are taking, and the implications for investors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 09 Apr 2020 13:55:29 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/investment-insights-for-pension-funds/</link>
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                <title>Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme - Pension aspects</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Under the Government funded Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (the &quot;CJRS&quot;), employers will, with effect from 1 March 2020, be able to claim a contribution towards the employment costs of a furloughed employee.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 07 Apr 2020 13:55:28 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/coronavirus-job-retention-scheme-pension-aspects/</link>
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                <title>Professional Pensions: Isolation does not mean we are alone</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[As the UK&#x27;s workforce works from home, Andy Lewis looks at how the pensions industry can respond together to COVID-19.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 23 Mar 2020 13:55:21 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/professional-pensions-isolation-does-not-mean-we-are-alone/</link>
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                <title>COVID-19: Checklist for pension scheme trustees</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The COVID-19 outbreak has made many aspects of our lives more difficult but pension scheme members are relying on scheme administration continuing as normal.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 20 Mar 2020 13:55:21 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/covid-19-checklist-for-pension-scheme-trustees/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith partners with Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association on new Diversity &amp; Inclusion Made Simple Guide</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP is pleased to have partnered with the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) on its new Diversity and Inclusion Made Simple Guide,]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Mar 2020 13:55:19 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-partners-with-pensions-and-lifetime-savings-association-on-new-diversity-inclusion-made-simple-guide/</link>
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                <title>DB pension scheme funding &#x2013; Pensions Regulator consultation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Fill in the form to request this document on DB pension scheme funding and Pensions Regulator consultation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 03 Mar 2020 13:55:15 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/db-pension-scheme-funding-pensions-regulator-consultation/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 80</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 80th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:55:13 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-80/</link>
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                <title>NHS pensions crisis: symptom of a more serious malady</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Head of Pensions Daniel Gerring and Associate Chris Roebuck discuss the 2019 NHS pensions crisis in Pensions Aspects.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 12 Feb 2020 13:55:11 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Brexit: Pensions</title>
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                            Thu, 30 Jan 2020 14:19:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Insights for In-house Counsel - January 2020</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Our regular round-up of recent developments and topics for your radar, and news of planned training and networking events for in-house counsel in 2020.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 08 Jan 2020 15:53:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 79</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue we look at pension protection, investment consultants and fiduciary management, new government agenda and rectification of drafting errors.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 18 Dec 2019 13:55:01 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 78 (1) (1)</title>
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                            Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:54:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 78</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we cover the Pension Schemes Bill, DB funding, GMP equalisations, the Stewardship Code, RPI and CPI and pension protection levy.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Nov 2019 13:54:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>ISDAs for pension schemes: where one size does not fit all</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this article, the authors consider key provisions in an ISDA Master Agreement.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 10 Oct 2019 13:54:18 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 77</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 77th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 Sep 2019 13:53:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Investment consultancy and fiduciary management: a dose of CMA medicine</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Fill out the form to request this document on investment consultancy fiduciary management.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 29 Aug 2019 13:53:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith secures appointment as new legal adviser to Clara-Pensions and the Trustee of Clara Pension Trust</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has been appointed as legal adviser to Clara-Pensions and the Trustee of Clara Pension Trust, to act as conflicts counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 28 Aug 2019 13:53:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Kester Capital on acquisition of Compliance Online Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised longstanding client Kester Capital LLP (&quot;Kester&quot;) on the acquisition of Compliance Online Limited by a newco backed by Kester.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:51:39 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on a &#xA3;3.4 billion buy-in of the British American Tobacco UK Pension Fund</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised British American Tobacco on a buy-in of the British American Tobacco UK Pension Fund insuring &#xA3;3.4 billion of liabilities.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:51:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 76</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 76th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 17 Jul 2019 13:53:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>New promotions in the Travers Smith Pensions Sector Group</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced new promotions in its Pensions Sector Group. Andy Lewis becomes a Partner, and Karen Sahota will be promoted to Senior Counsel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:51:55 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith appoints four Senior Counsel in 2019 promotion round</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced the promotion of four Senior Counsel as part of its 2019 promotion round.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 27 Jun 2019 13:51:55 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith promotes four lawyers to its partnership</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has announced today the promotion of four lawyers to its partnership, with effect from 1 July 2019.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 14 May 2019 13:51:56 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 75</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 75th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 30 Apr 2019 13:53:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Confirmed government plans for the protection of DB pensions</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Fill in the form to request this document on confirmed government plans for the protection of DB pension schemes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:53:55 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/confirmed-government-plans-for-the-protection-of-db-pensions/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 74</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 74th issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 23 Jan 2019 13:52:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 73</title>
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                            Tue, 13 Nov 2018 13:53:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Drawing on diversity to drive better decisions</title>
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                            Mon, 12 Nov 2018 14:44:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/drawing-on-diversity-to-drive-better-decisions/</link>
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                <title>GMP equalisation: court ruling</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Fill in the form to request this document on GMP equalisation.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 26 Oct 2018 13:54:42 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/gmp-equalisation-court-ruling/</link>
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                <title>Travers Smith advises on &#xA3;2.4 billion buy-out for the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Nortel Networks UK Pensions Trust Ltd on a &#xA3;2.4 billion buy-out for the Nortel Networks UK Pension Plan with Legal &amp; General.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 08 Oct 2018 13:52:13 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 72</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this issue, we examine what is happening in the pensions world. This is our 72nd issue.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 07 Sep 2018 13:52:01 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 69</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 28 Feb 2018 13:52:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pension protection levy: new rules for contingent assets</title>
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                            Fri, 02 Feb 2018 13:52:40 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pension-protection-levy-new-rules-for-contingent-assets/</link>
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                <title>Automatic enrolment: minimum DC contribution rates</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[On 6 April 2018, the minimum contributions required to be paid to a DC pension scheme used for automatic enrolment (including contractual enrolment) will increase.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jan 2018 13:52:41 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/automatic-enrolment-minimum-dc-contribution-rates/</link>
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                <title>Pensions: Automatic enrolment</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Fill in the form to request this document on automatic enrolment to pensions.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jan 2018 13:53:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-automatic-enrolment/</link>
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                <title>Automatic re-enrolment</title>
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                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 11 Jan 2018 13:53:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/automatic-re-enrolment/</link>
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                <title>VAT and DB pension schemes</title>
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                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 21 Dec 2017 13:54:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 68</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 20 Dec 2017 13:52:41 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>New pension scheme trustee record-keeping and registration requirements</title>
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                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 08 Dec 2017 13:54:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 67</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 Oct 2017 13:52:43 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>The BA case &#x2013; when can trustees&#x27; decisions be overturned?</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 13 Oct 2017 13:52:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Automatic enrolment and re-enrolment: upcoming deadlines for employers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This briefing outlines the upcoming deadlines for employers regarding automatic enrolment and re-enrolment.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 04 Oct 2017 13:54:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 66</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 07 Sep 2017 13:52:44 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith advises Micro Focus on its $8.8 billion merger with HPE&#x2019;s software business segment</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised Micro Focus International plc on its $US 8.8 billion merger with Hewlett Packard Enterprise&#x27;s software business segment.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 06 Sep 2017 21:42:30 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-advises-micro-focus-on-its-88-billion-merger-with-hpe-s-software-business-segment/</link>
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                <title>British Steel Pension Scheme separation from Tata Steel</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised the trustee of the British Steel Pension Scheme on the separation of the scheme from Tata Steel.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 11 Aug 2017 21:42:29 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Bridgepoint to acquire Miller Homes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has advised private equity firm Bridgepoint on its acquisition of Miller Homes from funds managed by GSO Capital Partners.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 02 Aug 2017 08:45:20 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 65</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 24 Jul 2017 13:52:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Supreme Court rules in favour of full equality for same sex spouses and civil partners</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This decision affects schemes that rely on the Equality Act limitation in deciding not to give fully retrospective pensions to civil partners and same sex spouses.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 12 Jul 2017 13:52:02 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>FCA Asset Management Market Study &#x2013; Final report and consultation (Occupational pension scheme perspective)</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 30 Jun 2017 13:52:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/fca-asset-management-market-study-final-report-and-consultation-occupational-pension-scheme-perspective/</link>
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                <title>Pension advice allowance</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Fill in the form to request this document on pension advice allowance.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 31 Mar 2017 13:52:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 63</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Mar 2017 13:52:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Trust Law International - Now you see it? The curious tale of illusory appointments under English powers</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In day-to-day practice, lawyers know that choosing who gets the money out of a discretionary trust can be fraught with difficulty.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Mon, 27 Feb 2017 13:54:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/trust-law-international-now-you-see-it-the-curious-tale-of-illusory-appointments-under-english-powers/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 62</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 03 Feb 2017 13:52:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>FCA Asset Management Market Study</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 10 Jan 2017 13:52:49 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 61</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 08 Dec 2016 13:52:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-61/</link>
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                <title>Ancala to acquire Apache stake in Scottish Area Gas Evacuation system and Beryl Pipeline</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP has acted for Ancala Midstream Acquisitions Limited (&#x201C;Ancala&#x201D;), which has entered into an agreement with Apache Beryl I Limited (&#x201C;Apache&#x201D;).]]></description>
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                            Wed, 07 Dec 2016 21:42:39 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Engaged Investor Buyout Report - It&#x27;s a legal contract of some complexity</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[In this article, a legal expert tells Jenna Gadhavi the type of issue that trustees need to be aware of.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 30 Nov 2016 13:54:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 60</title>
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                            Fri, 28 Oct 2016 13:52:50 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions World - Auto-enrolment revisited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Employers are obliged to carry out a re-enrolment exercise every three years. Daniel Gerring and Nick White, Travers Smith, detail what is required.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 18 Oct 2016 13:54:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-world-auto-enrolment-revisited/</link>
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                <title>Trust Law International: The concept of accrual in English pensions law: some thoughts</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[&#x27;The concept of accrual in English pensions law&#x27; would, without qualification, be a big subject. So it is necessary to confine it.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 11 Oct 2016 13:54:09 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/trust-law-international-the-concept-of-accrual-in-english-pensions-law-some-thoughts/</link>
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                <title>PMI News: How do we stop the pension scams disaster?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Pension scheme trustees and others in the industry are torn between two separate objectives.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 27 Sep 2016 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pmi-news-how-do-we-stop-the-pension-scams-disaster/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 59</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 01 Sep 2016 13:52:51 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-59/</link>
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                <title>Pensions World: The acid test</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Is acting in the &#x201C;best interests of the members&#x201D; the right guiding principle for trustees? &#x2013; wonders Philip Stear, Travers Smith]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Tue, 26 Jul 2016 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-world-the-acid-test/</link>
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                <title>PMI News - Lay trustees in the 21st Century</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Since the publication of Pensions Regulator research in October highlighting gaps in trustee knowledge, the regulator has prioritised raising trustee standards.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 30 Jun 2016 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pmi-news-lay-trustees-in-the-21st-century/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 58</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 22 Jun 2016 13:52:52 &#x2B;0000
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                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/whats-happening-in-pensions-issue-58/</link>
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                <title>Pensions World - A rock and a hard place</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[You often hear it said that it is the duty of pension scheme trustees to &#x201C;act in the members&#x2019; best interests&#x201D;.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 26 May 2016 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/pensions-world-a-rock-and-a-hard-place/</link>
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 57</title>
                        <pubDate>
                            Fri, 22 Apr 2016 13:52:53 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>What&#x27;s Happening in Pensions - Issue 56</title>
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                            Tue, 01 Mar 2016 13:52:54 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>State pension reform and the end of contracting-out</title>
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                            Thu, 21 Jan 2016 13:54:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Royal Vopak sells its UK assets to Macquarie Capital and Greenergy</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised Royal Vopak on the pensions and employment aspects of Royal Vopak&#x2019;s sale of all of its UK assets to Macquarie Capital and Greenergy.]]></description>
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                            Thu, 24 Dec 2015 13:54:27 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Deflation and DB pension schemes</title>
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                            Thu, 15 Oct 2015 13:54:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith acts for the Scottish &amp; Newcastle Pension Plan on &#xA3;2.4b longevity hedge with Friends Life Limited</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised the Scottish &amp; Newcastle Pension Plan on a longevity transaction with Friends Life Limited.]]></description>
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                            Mon, 14 Sep 2015 13:54:32 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions World - Good practice, good outcomes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Philip Stear, Travers Smith, considers the possible consequences of the new Charges and Governance Regulations for DC schemes and trustees.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions World - Need to know</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith&#x27;s Daniel Gerring and Nick White, Travers Smith, consider the implications for trustees of the end of contracting-out in April 2016.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 01 Sep 2015 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Middleby in acquisition proposal with AGA</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith LLP advised The Middleby Corporation on some key aspects of its proposed acquisition of AGA Rangemaster Group plc.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 15 Jul 2015 13:54:35 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Trust Law International - Pension scheme investment: is it always about the money?</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Trustee investment powers and duties have recently been scrutinised by the Law Commission.]]></description>
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                            Tue, 30 Jun 2015 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Transfer changes</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Fill in the form to request this document on transfer changes.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Thu, 18 Jun 2015 13:54:45 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Trustees of Lehman Brothers Pension Scheme in &#xA3;675m bulk annuity deal with Rothesay Life</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[Travers Smith has advised the trustees of Lehman Brothers Pension Scheme in a &#xA3;675m bulk annuity deal with Rothesay Life.]]></description>
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                            Wed, 06 May 2015 13:54:37 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Travers Smith helps Stena Line achieve landmark ruling in Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund litigation</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[The High Court has today ruled that the trustee of the Merchant Navy Ratings Pension Fund can implement its proposed new funding regime requiring former employers to contribute towards the deficit.]]></description>
                        <pubDate>
                            Wed, 25 Feb 2015 13:54:39 &#x2B;0000
                        </pubDate>
                <link>https://www.traverssmith.com/knowledge/knowledge-container/travers-smith-helps-stena-line-achieve-landmark-ruling-in-merchant-navy-ratings-pension-fund-litigation/</link>
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                <title>Bridging pensions - state pension age issues</title>
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                            Thu, 12 Sep 2013 13:54:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions World - Without Prejudice</title>
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                            Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Unisex actuarial factors and annuities</title>
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                            Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:54:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Companies Act 2006 - Provisions affecting pension scheme trustee companies and their directors</title>
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                            Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:54:47 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Do you know your statutory and scheme employers?</title>
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                            Thu, 21 Jun 2012 13:54:46 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions World - In good faith</title>
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                            Mon, 01 Aug 2011 13:54:10 &#x2B;0000
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                <title>Pensions brochures</title>
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                <title>Government moves to smooth climate reporting requirements</title>
                    <description><![CDATA[This summer saw the government unveil plans for the UK to become a world leader in green finance. Among them are further requirements for pensions schemes to disclose sustainability information, adding on to the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) rules, which come into play from next month.]]></description>
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