The Linklaters Podcast

Episode 1: Superfunds explained: their purpose, transfers to them and the regulatory landscape // Pensions

The Linklaters Podcast

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Episode 1: Superfunds explained: their purpose, transfers to them and the regulatory landscape // Pensions Superfunds, or DB consolidators, are now an option for trustees and sponsors considering their endgame strategy. In this two-part podcast series, Linklaters and pensions consolidation specialist TPT Retirement Solutions, which is developing a superfund designed to support run-on, explore what superfunds are, why schemes may choose to transfer to them, the evolving regulatory landscape, the trustee perspective and the market outlook. In episode 1, Sarah Parkin (Linklaters) and David Lane (TPT Retirement Solutions) explore what superfunds are, why schemes may choose to transfer to them, and the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.Speakers: Sarah Parkin (Linklaters), David Lane (TPT Retirement Solutions) To listen to more podcasts, visit our website.

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