HM Queen Elizabeth II 1926-2022

We at Censeo mourn the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the UK’s longest-serving monarch.  We thank her for her devotion to service, her grace and her humility and offer our condolences to the whole Royal Family.

What is a Competent Court?

When trustees discover that they have made overpayments to one or more members, they have a duty to recover the overpaid amounts for the benefit of the trust.  However, it can be difficult to seek repayment from pensioners, who are by definition the older members of...

Funding and Investment Strategy

Summary The Pension Schemes Act 2021 requires defined benefit (DB) pension schemes to have a funding and investment strategy, for the purpose of ensuring that scheme benefits can be paid over the long term.  They will also be required to report progress against their...

Pensions Regulator Enforcement Powers

Background The Pension Schemes Act 2021 gave new powers to the Pensions Regulator (TPR) to: bring criminal prosecutions, or impose fines of up to £1 million, for: avoiding an employer debt or for conduct that risks accrued benefits in a scheme or providing TPR with...

Contribution Notices – New Code of Practice

Background The Pensions Act 2004 introduced a power for the Pensions Regulator (TPR) to issue a Contribution Notice (CN) in certain circumstances, requiring an employer (or a connected party) in relation to a defined benefit pension scheme to make a payment to the...