Pension Schemes


This response sets out SPP's views on TPR's draft code of practice that will amend the existing CDC code which applies to single and connected employer CDC schemes (‘single-employer CDC schemes’).

Whilst expressing support for TPR’s intention to move towards a single code of practice, the SPP provides a number of comments intended to improve the code of practice and support its effective implementation.

This paper examines issues relating to pre-1997 indexation in DB pension schemes including the costs of protection, scheme member perspectives, trustee duties and considerations for employers.

It also highlights some of the issues with a proposed across the board legislative change and comments on various potential solutions – including the possibility of discretionary payments.