Recent updates to the Registered Pension Schemes Manual


Below are details of the amendments that were published on 21 April 2009 (see the update index for all updates)


SectionDetails of update
RPSM01000040 Deleted paragraph due to redundant hyperlink plus deletion of paragraph referring to 22 Feb 2006 as current (page is now future proof).
RPSM02105060 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM02302050 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM02309040 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM02309050Page deleted - 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM03100540 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM03100570 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM03100610 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM03100620 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM03106020 Clarification that only benefits crystallised after reaching age 50 before 6 April 2010 can continue as authorised payments after 5 April 2010 where the member is not yet 55.
RPSM03201080 Clarification that only benefits crystallised after reaching age 50 before 6 April 2010 can continue as authorised payments after 5 April 2010 where the member is not yet 55.
RPSM03202070 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM03307030 Clarification that only benefits crystallised after reaching age 50 before 6 April 2010 can continue as authorised payments after 5 April 2010 where the member is not yet 55.
RPSM04104780 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM04104880 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM04105060 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM04301090 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM04302010 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM04302050 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM04302060 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM05202000 Addition of new page to contents list.
RPSM05202045 New page on RAS application process for electronic applications or auto enrolment.
RPSM05301000 Addition of new page to contents list.
RPSM05301010 Change to make clear that RAS relief cannot be claimed until member information supplied to scheme.
RPSM05301120 New page on annual information report.
RPSM08100030 Clarification that only benefits crystallised after reaching age 50 before 6 April 2010 can continue as authorised payments after 5 April 2010 where the member is not yet 55.
RPSM08200020 Clarification that only benefits crystallised after reaching age 50 before 6 April 2010 can continue as authorised payments after 5 April 2010 where the member is not yet 55.
RPSM08300020 Clarification that only benefits crystallised after reaching age 50 before 6 April 2010 can continue as authorised payments after 5 April 2010 where the member is not yet 55.
RPSM08400020 Clarification that only benefits crystallised after reaching age 50 before 6 April 2010 can continue as authorised payments after 5 April 2010 where the member is not yet 55.
RPSM09104490 Under heading of “Application”: improvement – change “schemes might substitute” to: “schemes should substitute.” Under heading of “Payment timing”: revision to catch up with changes on PCLS payments under FA07, that allow a PCLS to be paid before a related pension is paid.
RPSM09200110 Hyperlink correction.
RPSM09300170 Hyperlink correction.
RPSM12100000 Addition of new page to contents list - 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12102000 New contents page - 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12102010 New page - 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12102020 New page - 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12102030 New page - 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12102040 New page - 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12200070 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12301750 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM12400050 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM13101090 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM13102810 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM13202200 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM14101050 2009 reform of appeals system (Tribunal Reform).
RPSM14105040 Hyperlink correction.
RPSM20000000 - Glossary Glossary definition of “Protected Rights” is being amended because DWP are abolishing “Safeguard Rights” with effect from 06/04/2009.