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The secret life of pension documents
Paul Newman KC looks at how pension documents written for one purpose often end up being used for another, and what that means for those drafting them. To read the article, click on the pdf below.
FOS reforms: the clock is still ticking
The Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) decides disputes by reference to what is ‘fair and reasonable’ in all the circumstances. HMT, the FCA and FOS have been working on reforms designed to make outcomes more predictable, particularly by reference to what the FCA’s rules required at the time, and by improving how ‘big issue’ complaints are handled. The FCA/FOS consultation paper on this issue, which was published in July 2025, can be found here . An update and further consul
Limitation and the wrong defendant
Paul Newman KC looks at a recent Court of Appeal decision which has potentially significant consequences for pensions negligence claims brought against the wrong defendant because liability had transferred to a successor entity. To read the article, click on the pdf below.
Civil Service Pension Scheme administrative problems
Paul has written an article for civilserviceworld.com on dos and don'ts for those affected by the ongoing Civil Service Pension Scheme issues. To read the article, click on this link . To read the Government's recent update on this topic, click on this link .
The future for lay trustees
Paul Newman KC considers the government’s proposals for the future of pension trustees set out in a recent DWP consultation paper, and asks whether it spells the end for the traditional lay trustee governance structure. To read the article, click on the pdf below.
Talking Pensions Ep26: Bob Scott
In this edition of Talking Pensions (recorded in December 2025), Paul talks to Bob Scott, senior partner at Lane Clark & Peacock. They discuss Bob's long career as a consulting actuary and expert witness. To read a transcript of the podcast, click on the pdf below.
