PSI1.3.32 - Establishment and Administration of Retirement Benefits Schemes: Exempt Approved Schemes and Conformity with Trust Law - Interim Deeds - Common Trust Fund or Earmarked Scheme


(This archived guidance relates to HMRC discretionary practice before the 6th April 2006. For current guidance on Registered Pension Schemes see the Registered Pension Schemes Manual)

A scheme set up by interim deed must show clearly whether the trust property is held under a common trust fund or whether each member's benefits are secured by earmarked policies. It is not satisfactory for the members’ rights against the trust property to be left uncertain until the definitive deed and rules are produced.