The Occupational Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2013
Start date 20 July 2012
End date 13 September 2012
This consultation sought views on changes to regulations which affect defined benefit workplace pension schemes.
One change relates to formerly contracted-out schemes that wish to make a change to their scheme rules. Other changes affect bulk transfer of scheme membership and accrued rights without member consent, and ensure transfers can be made to pension schemes both within and outside the European Economic Area (EEA).
Government response
The Government published its response to this consultation on 6 March 2013.
- Government response – Occupational and Stakeholder Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2013 (113KB)
- Impact assessment – The Occupational Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2013 – final (135KB)
- Regulation – The Occupational and Stakeholder Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2013 (legislation.gov.uk)
The consultation
- The Occupational Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2013 – consultation (125KB)
- Impact assessment - the Occupational Pension Schemes (Miscellaneous Amendment) Regulations 2013 (121KB)
More information
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