First Briefing, June 2026 – Inheritance tax on pensions

From April 2027, unused pension and death benefits will be subject to inheritance tax. In this briefing, we explain the changes, describe the impact, and provide key takeaways for employers and pension scheme trustees.

First Actuarial case studies

BACB

At London-based British Arab Commercial Bank (BACB), there was an increasing focus on getting a better deal for members of the Defined Contribution (DC) Scheme. First Actuarial helped BACB move the Scheme to a master trust, delivering time and cost savings while improving the member experience.

Standard Group

Independent trustee ZEDRA approached First Actuarial to help take the Standard Group (UK) Pension Scheme through a £26m buy-in and wind-up. First Actuarial supported the Trustee throughout the process, with its end-to-end risk transfer service.

BSRIA

First Actuarial delivered a cost-effective new governance framework to meet the requirements of the general code of practice for the trustees of the BSRIA Pension Scheme.