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Section 23 Continuity optionsC1C2C3C4C5C6C7C8I1I2I3

Northern Ireland

(1)

If a triggering event occurs in relation to a Master Trust scheme, the trustees must comply with the requirements of this section.

(2)

In the following cases, the trustees must pursue continuity option 1—

F1F2(a)

the triggering event is within item 1 or 2 of the table in section 21(6), and the decision to withdraw authorisation has become final (see section 35);

(b)

the triggering event is within item 3 of that table.

(3)

In those cases, the trustees must pursue continuity option 1 even if—

F3(a)

the triggering event within item 1, 2 or 3 occurs within the triggering event period for an earlier triggering event, and

(b)

the trustees have already decided to pursue continuity option 2 in respect of the earlier triggering event.

(4)

In any other case, the trustees must decide whether to pursue continuity option 1 or continuity option 2.

(5)

“Continuity option 1” is for—

(a)

the accrued rights and benefits under the Master Trust scheme of all members of the scheme to be transferred out of the scheme, and

(b)

the Master Trust scheme to be wound up,

in accordance with regulations under section 24.

(6)

“Continuity option 2” is for the triggering event to be resolved (see section 25).

(7)

This section overrides any provision of the Master Trust scheme, to the extent that there is a conflict.

(8)

Article 10 of the 1995 Order (civil penalties) applies to a person who fails to comply with a requirement imposed by this section.

Annotations

Textual amendments

F1

Words in s. 23(2)(a) inserted (16.3.2022 for specified purposes, 6.4.2022 in so far as not already in operation) by Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 6), s. 44(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(a)(i); S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(a)(b)

F2

Words in s. 23(2)(a) inserted (16.3.2022 for specified purposes, 6.4.2022 in so far as not already in operation) by Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 6), s. 44(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(a)(ii); S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(a)(b)

F3

Words in s. 23(3)(a) inserted (16.3.2022 for specified purposes, 6.4.2022 in so far as not already in operation) by Pension Schemes Act (Northern Ireland) 2021 (c. 6), s. 44(2), Sch. 2 para. 11(b); S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(a)(b)

Modifications

C1

Pt. 1 modified (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 28(2)

C2

Pt. 1 excluded (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 27(1)

C3

Pt. 1 modified (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)

C4

Pt. 1 excluded (6.4.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (S.R. 2022/121), regs. 1, 26(1)

C5

Pt. 1 excluded (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 26

C6

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)

C7

Pt. 1 excluded (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 27

C8

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (29.9.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/148), regs. 1, 28(2)

Commencement

I1

S. 23 not in operation at Royal Assent, see s. 44(2)

I2

S. 23 in operation at 16.3.2022 for specified purposes by S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(a)

I3

S. 23 in operation at 6.4.2022 in so far as not already in operation by S.R. 2022/110, art. 2(b)

Notes on Part 1

Modifications

C5

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (N.I.) (3.10.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (revoked) 2022 (S.R. 2022/234), regs. 1, 28, 29

C6

Pt. 1 excluded (N.I.) (3.10.2022) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) (No. 2) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2022 (revoked) 2022 (S.R. 2022/234), regs. 1, 26, 27

C7

Pt. 1 modified (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)

C8

Pt. 1 modified (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 28(2)

C9

Pt. 1 excluded (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 27(1)

C10

Pt. 1 excluded (1.4.2023) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2023 (S.R. 2023/59), regs. 1, 26(1)

C15

Pt. 1 excluded (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 26

C16

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 28(4)(a)

C17

Pt. 1 excluded (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 27

C18

Pt. 1 applied (with modifications) (27.3.2024) by The Occupational Pension Schemes (Master Trusts) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 (S.R. 2024/78), regs. 1, 28(2)