Pensions Tax and Regulation 2008

IDS Pensions Tax and Regulations brings you coverage on how the 2006 pensions tax regime has developed since its introduction on 6 April 2006, and the roles of the Pensions Regulator and the Pension Protection Fund. You will be given an explanation on how these together have totally changed the tax regime and regulations under which pension arrangements operate.

IDS Pensions Tax and Regulation

• gives you details of the 2006 pensions tax regime and how it has developed, so technicalities are clearly understood
• provides you with the requirements of the Pensions Regulator and its interaction with trustees and employers
• supplies you with information on the Pension Protection Fund’s requirements for assuming responsibility for an eligible scheme and the levies charged
• discusses the Financial Services Authority’s interaction with pensions schemes and the Pensions Regulator
• explains to you the significance of the Data Protection Act for pension schemes enabling you to clarify any areas of uncertainty, so procedures are fully understood
• gives you details of new internal dispute resolution procedures and the external procedures for handling pensions disputes, helping you to avoid problems if disputes occur and to resolve them efficiently

Contents of the Handbook

Published: July 2008