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UK Pensions: What’s new this week? February 2026 # 3
10+ hour, 8+ min ago (331+ words) Welcome to your weekly update from the A&O Shearman Pensions team, covering all the latest legal and regulatory developments in the world of workplace pensions. Plus: Pensions Academy Online" dates, topics, and a link to register for our upcoming…...
Mastering Financial Caregiving Techniques with Beth Pinsker
14+ hour, 36+ min ago (90+ words) The Role of an Expert Witness Valentine's Day Insights on Office Romance Finding Clarity and Joy with Wendy Elover Strategies for Business Resilience in Weather Crises Investing in Employees Amidst 2026 Legal Changes Adapting to the Evolving Marijuana Legislation Dean Blandino…...
Have You Checked Your Beneficiary Designations?
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (241+ words) Beneficiary designations are instructions used to direct how to distribute a particular nonprobate asset at death by naming a beneficiary of such asset.A "beneficiary" is a person or entity designated to receive the assets.Typical beneficiaries are spouses, children,…...
HL UK Pensions Law Digest 12 February 2026
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (382+ words) A bite-sized summary of recent UK pension news Welcome to our latest update, in which we cover: Judge criticises the Pensions Regulator for mis-stating the law The Pension Protection Fund: levy ceiling for 2026/27 has been published The Financial Reporting Council:…...
From Fax Machines to Phishing: Why Cybersecurity Is Now a 401(k) Fiduciary Duty
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (545+ words) When I started back in the 401(k) business in 1998, everything was done by paper and telephone. Distribution requests were mailed or faxed. Investment changes were taken over the phone. Beneficiary designations were signed in ink and stored in filing cabinets. If…...
‘Til You Can’t … What’s An Employer To Do When Court Gives 401(k) To Ex-Wife
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (131+ words) A recent decision by the Seventh Circuit highlights why employers may want to consider including a provision in their 401(k) plan that revokes a beneficiary designation to an ex-spouse if the plan does not already provide for it. The Seventh Circuit…...
Elder Law, Probate Litigation and Special Needs Newsletter: January 2026 Issue
5+ day, 5+ hour ago (203+ words) When DNA Tests Meet Estate Plans: Surprise Heirs and the Legal Fallout - For many families, at-home DNA testing kits like 23andMe and Ancestry.com have provided fascinating insights into ancestry and genetic health. But for those of us practicing Elder Law…...
Winter 2026 Benefits Updates
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (358+ words) Our winter alert addresses some of the retirement and welfare benefit changes that have been of most concern to our clients. Key 2026 Benefits Related Limits Roth Required Catch-Up Contributions Are Here Dealing With Retirement Plan Operational Problems Coming Soon . . . Retirement…...
Fitting Private Markets Into 401(k) Plans
5+ day, 8+ hour ago (605+ words) The following transcript of this discussion was edited for clarity. Private markets have long been reserved for pensions, endowments, and the wealthy. Now policymakers in the US, UK, and EU are opening these markets to ordinary retirement savers. In the…...
[Event] 17th Annual Fiduciary Focus - February 27th, Richmond, VA
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (119+ words) Timely insights into the latest developments in wealth transfer, estate administration, trust planning, and estate tax portability. Join the Williams Mullen Private Client & Fiduciary Services team for our 17th Annual Fiduciary Focus event in-person at our Richmond, VA office. Our speakers…...