Each factsheet identifies who is affected by a specific pensions issue, what needs to be done, highlights the implications, summarises the situation and provides technical notes explaining the subject to help you:

• Gain an in-depth knowledge of key pensions issues
• Understand the technicalities of pensions legislation
• Clarify grey areas so you know exactly what you need to do
• Stay compliant with the law
• Understand the rights and entitlements of your pension scheme members
• Avoid consulting out-of-date information
• Increase the efficiency of your pensions arrangements
• Make quick decisions confident in the knowledge that you’re supported by accurate current information

The factsheets are written by John Wilson LLB (Hons) ACII APMI and Stewart Lee BSc FFA, who head up the Research Function at HSBC Actuaries and Consultants Limited, a wholly owned subsidiary of the HSBC Group.