Pension Fund Surpluses
Philip Bennett(Author)
Sweet & Maxwell (Publisher)
2nd Edition
Published on 5. April 1994
Book
Hardback
136 pages
978-0-7520-0012-1 (ISBN)
Description
The question of over funded pension schemes is one which continues to be of major importance. Professionals need to understand fully all the legal and tax issues involved in surpluses.
In this Report, author Philip Bennett demonstrates how to deal with these concerns in the most effective way and every aspect of the Report is aimed at the practitioner's successful management of surpluses.
Covering developments in the law, it provides details of the rules and regulations of key importance to an understanding of surplus management. Case notes are also given in the appendices for quick reference to important decisions.
The Report helps to solve the problems faced when handling surpluses, from start to finish. In particular, the role of the surplus in a number of situations is demonstrated, for example in a proposed takeover.
It also guides practitioners step by step through the control and taxation of over-funded pension schemes, shows how to value the surplus and illustrates the steps to be followed when obtaining repayment.
With further coverage of bulk transfers, contributions holidays, trust law, Inland Revenue requirements and taxation, this is the one work that puts practitioners in the complete picture on pension fund surpluses.
* Practical - provides specimen warranties and Pensions Schedule, with full explanation of how to use them
* Thorough - the first full-length, in-depth treatment available on this topic
* Authoritative - practical guidance practitioners can rely on - based on the knowledge and expertise of a highly-respected practition
The question of over funded pension schemes is one which continues to be of major importance. Professionals need to understand fully all the legal and tax issues involved in surpluses.
In this Report, author Philip Bennett demonstrates how to deal with these concerns in the most effective way and every aspect of the Report is aimed at the practitioner's successful management of surpluses.
Covering developments in the law, it provides details of the rules and regulations of key importance to an understanding of surplus management. Case notes are also given in the appendices for quick reference to important decisions.
The Report helps to solve the problems faced when handling surpluses, from start to finish. In particular, the role of the surplus in a number of situations is demonstrated, for example in a proposed takeover.
It also guides practitioners step by step through the control and taxation of over-funded pension schemes, shows how to value the surplus and illustrates the steps to be followed when obtaining repayment.
With further coverage of bulk transfers, contributions holidays, trust law, Inland Revenue requirements and taxation, this is the one work that puts practitioners in the complete picture on pension fund surpluses.
* Practical - provides specimen warranties and Pensions Schedule, with full explanation of how to use them
* Thorough - the first full-length, in-depth treatment available on this topic
* Authoritative - practical guidance practitioners can rely on - based on the knowledge and expertise of a highly-respected practition
In this Report, author Philip Bennett demonstrates how to deal with these concerns in the most effective way and every aspect of the Report is aimed at the practitioner's successful management of surpluses.
Covering developments in the law, it provides details of the rules and regulations of key importance to an understanding of surplus management. Case notes are also given in the appendices for quick reference to important decisions.
The Report helps to solve the problems faced when handling surpluses, from start to finish. In particular, the role of the surplus in a number of situations is demonstrated, for example in a proposed takeover.
It also guides practitioners step by step through the control and taxation of over-funded pension schemes, shows how to value the surplus and illustrates the steps to be followed when obtaining repayment.
With further coverage of bulk transfers, contributions holidays, trust law, Inland Revenue requirements and taxation, this is the one work that puts practitioners in the complete picture on pension fund surpluses.
* Practical - provides specimen warranties and Pensions Schedule, with full explanation of how to use them
* Thorough - the first full-length, in-depth treatment available on this topic
* Authoritative - practical guidance practitioners can rely on - based on the knowledge and expertise of a highly-respected practition
The question of over funded pension schemes is one which continues to be of major importance. Professionals need to understand fully all the legal and tax issues involved in surpluses.
In this Report, author Philip Bennett demonstrates how to deal with these concerns in the most effective way and every aspect of the Report is aimed at the practitioner's successful management of surpluses.
Covering developments in the law, it provides details of the rules and regulations of key importance to an understanding of surplus management. Case notes are also given in the appendices for quick reference to important decisions.
The Report helps to solve the problems faced when handling surpluses, from start to finish. In particular, the role of the surplus in a number of situations is demonstrated, for example in a proposed takeover.
It also guides practitioners step by step through the control and taxation of over-funded pension schemes, shows how to value the surplus and illustrates the steps to be followed when obtaining repayment.
With further coverage of bulk transfers, contributions holidays, trust law, Inland Revenue requirements and taxation, this is the one work that puts practitioners in the complete picture on pension fund surpluses.
* Practical - provides specimen warranties and Pensions Schedule, with full explanation of how to use them
* Thorough - the first full-length, in-depth treatment available on this topic
* Authoritative - practical guidance practitioners can rely on - based on the knowledge and expertise of a highly-respected practition
Reviews / Votes
Every serious lawyer and practitioner in this area should have this book on his/her bookshelf.Overall, the book would make a very useful addition to the libraries of not only pensions lawyers at various levels but to those of commercial lawyers who need to have a general knowledge of the area, and to those of in-house pension advisers. PMI News on second editionEvery serious lawyer and practitioner in this area should have this book on his/her bookshelf.Overall, the book would make a very useful addition to the libraries of not only pensions lawyers at various levels but to those of commercial lawyers who need to have a general knowledge of the area, and to those of in-house pension advisers. PMI News on second edition
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Edition
2nd edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Sweet & Maxwell Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
ISBN-13
978-0-7520-0012-1 (9780752000121)
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Philip Bennett
Pension Fund Surpluses
Book
06/1989
Sweet & Maxwell
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Content
Introduction/Background/Structure of the Transaction
Information Required by the Buyer/Typical Warranties/The Barber Judgment
Interim Period/Liability for Scheme Deficits/Transfer Payments - Legal Aspects
Transfer Payments - Actuarial Aspects/Benefits to be Granted for Transferring Members/Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981
Payment for Surplus/Unapproved Schemes/Joint Ventures /Takeovers
Appendix 1: Glossary
Appendix 2: Specimen Warranties
Appendix 3: Specimen Pensions Schedule
Information Required by the Buyer/Typical Warranties/The Barber Judgment
Interim Period/Liability for Scheme Deficits/Transfer Payments - Legal Aspects
Transfer Payments - Actuarial Aspects/Benefits to be Granted for Transferring Members/Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of Employment) Regulations 1981
Payment for Surplus/Unapproved Schemes/Joint Ventures /Takeovers
Appendix 1: Glossary
Appendix 2: Specimen Warranties
Appendix 3: Specimen Pensions Schedule