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A view from Australia
Professor Scott Donald of the University of New South Wales looks at two recent Australian cases discussing the nature of the legal interest held by a member of a superannuation fund. To read the article, click on the pdf below.
Ombudsman’s updated approach to McCloud complaints
TPO has published an update on its approach to McCloud complaints. TPO’s previous approach was to investigate such complaints only in limited circumstances, such as immediate detriment cases involving financial hardship where the scheme was not addressing the issue satisfactorily. That reflected the fact that the statutory remedy was still being introduced, and schemes needed time to adapt their systems and processes. TPO now says that, with milestones in the remedy process h
Beckmann claims and limitation
Daniel Jukes of Wilberforce Chambers examines a recent case applying a six-year limitation period to Beckmann claims, and why its reasoning may be open to challenge. To read the article, click on the pdf below.
Retrospective amendments and rewriting history
Paul Newman KC explains the limits on the validity of retrospective amendments to pension scheme documents, and the extent to which those limits may be overcome by careful drafting. To read the article, click on the pdf below.
Happy Easter from Pensions Barrister!
We are now off to eat chocolate and re-watch some old Bond films. Thanks for your support - we will be back soon with more content!
