The pension fund trustee handbook - Roger Self

As the regulations made under the Pensions Act 1995 come into force, it becomes clearer to the experts what effect the Act has on the trustee's role. But is is vital that trustees understand, too, especially as one of the most important effects of the Act is to make trustees more personally responsible, to the point that they may be sued if found negligent.;This work explains the duties and responsibilities of trustees succinctly and in jargon-free language, and covers all the latest regulations made under the Pensions Act. Written by a respected pensions author and journalist, expert in explaining complex pensions issues to a lay readership, this work should help any trustees carry out their duties, new and old, competently and without risk of legal problems.;Area by area, it covers all aspects of the trustee's role, including: their duties and responsibilities under trust law; their duties as regards the pensions manager, auditor, account and investment manager; Breaches of Trust and trustees' accountablity; and protection of trustees, including indemnity and exoneration clauses and negligence insurance. This edition features checklists at the end of each chapter, to remind the reader of the main points to be kept in mind.;The Pensions Act 1995 is the most significant development in pension truseeship this century. This work is up to date with all its relevant provisions so far, including the important Member-nominated Trustee Regulations which come into force in October 1996.