UK Statutory Instrument
2000
United Kingdom
The Stakeholder Pension Schemes Regulations 2000
At a glance
What's here
9 compliance obligations
What this Act requires
Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.
Schedules
Browse 8 other Schedules — structural / supplementary
The information which is listed in this paragraph, as mentioned...
The information listed in this paragraph, as mentioned in regulation...
The information mentioned in paragraphs 1, 2 and 3 does...
The additional information which is to accompany the information provided...
The further information which is to be provided, as mentioned...
The information listed in this paragraph, as mentioned in regulation...
In this Schedule “annual percentage rate” means the daily percentage...
Procedure for discharging rights on winding-up
- Follow the winding-up procedure for member pension rights
Procedure for discharging on winding-up rights of members with whom the trustees or manager have lost contact
- Transfer uncontactable members' pension rights on winding-up
Requirement applying to all stakeholder pension schemes as regards investments
- Ensure minimum return on deposits and compliant investment holdings
Requirement for statement of investment principles for schemes not established under trust
- Prepare and maintain a statement of investment principles for the pension scheme
Requirement for declaration by trustees or manager
- Make annual declaration and obtain accountant's report for your stakeholder pension scheme
Valuations for the purposes of regulation 14
- Set and document valuation frequency for member rights; value funds daily
Requirement for trustees or manager to satisfy certain conditions in relation to with-profit funds
- Obtain a written contract from the insurer before investing in a with-profits fund
Payroll deduction of contributions
- Process employee pension contribution requests promptly
Disclosure of information to relevant employees
- Give employees a written notice about pension deduction rules within 2 weeks
Browse 39 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Citation, commencement and interpretation
Manner of establishment
Requirements applying to all stakeholder pension schemes as regards instruments establishing such schemes
Additional requirements as regards instruments establishing a stakeholder pension scheme established under a trust
Additional requirements as regards instruments establishing a stakeholder pension scheme not established under a trust
Requirement for manager of schemes not established under a trust to have regard to certain matters, and to take advice, relating to investment
Requirement as regards the investment strategy for members nearing retirement
Exclusion of regulation 10A in relation to a scheme
Transitional provisions relating to regulation 10A
Notification requirements connected with regulations 10A and 10B
Changes notified by members
Requirement for manager of schemes not established under trust to appoint a reporting accountant
Expenses, commission etc.—principles
Charges etc.—permitted reductions in members’ rights
Charges etc.—permitted reductions in funds
Rounding of fractional amounts
Disapplication of regulations 13 to 14C in certain circumstances
Requirements as regards the provision of other services
Restrictions on contributions
Disclosure of information to members
(1) Subject to paragraph (1A) where a person is a...
(1) The amount referred to in regulation 18A(2) must be...
Service of information by a scheme
Service of information to a scheme
Provision of information on a website
Provision of information on a website: supplemental
Requirement for trustees of a stakeholder pension scheme established under a trust
Requirement that a stakeholder pension is not a collective money purchase scheme
Persons who may apply for registration of stakeholder pension schemes not established under trust
Access to the register
Exemptions from employer access and consultation requirements
Definition of relevant employees
Amendment of the Personal Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 1987
Amendment of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Preservation of Benefit) Regulations 1991
Amendment of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Disclosure of Information) Regulations 1996
Amendment of the Protected Rights (Transfer Payment) Regulations 1996
Amendment of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Member-nominated Trustees and Directors) Regulations 1996
Amendment of the Occupational Pension Schemes (Investment) Regulations 1996
Application of other Regulations to stakeholder pension schemes
Explore more
Browse legislation
Find other UK business legislation with related guidance.