SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 4Regulatory oversight

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1

Article 2 (general interpretation) is amended as follows.

2

In paragraph (2), after the definition of “occupational pension scheme” insert—

“pension board” has the same meaning as in the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (see section 5 of that Act);

3

After the definition of “professional adviser” in that paragraph insert—

“public service pension scheme” means, subject to paragraph (6A)—

a

a scheme under section 1 of the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (new public service schemes);

b

a new public body pension scheme (within the meaning of that Act);

c

any statutory pension scheme which is connected with a scheme referred to in paragraph (a) or (b) (and for this purpose “statutory pension scheme” and “connected” have the meanings given in that Act);

4

After the definition of “the Regulator” in that paragraph insert—

“scheme manager”, in relation to a public service pension scheme, has the same meaning as in the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014 (see section 4 of that Act);

5

After paragraph (6) insert—

6A

A scheme which would otherwise fall within the definition of “public service pension scheme” in paragraph (2) does not fall within that definition if—

a

it is an injury or compensation scheme (within the meaning of the Public Service Pensions Act (Northern Ireland) 2014), or

b

it is specified in an order made by the Department after consulting the Department of Finance and Personnel.