PART 1PENSION SCHEME MEMBERSHIP FOR JOBHOLDERS

CHAPTER 1EMPLOYERS' DUTIES

Quality requirements

I1I224Quality requirement: UK hybrid schemes

1

A hybrid scheme that has its main administration in the United Kingdom satisfies the quality requirement in relation to a jobholder if it satisfies the requirements mentioned in whichever of these is the appropriate paragraph—

a

the requirements for a money purchase scheme under section 20, subject to any prescribed modifications;

b

the requirements for a defined benefits scheme under sections 21 to 23, subject to any prescribed modifications.

2

Which paragraph of subsection (1) is appropriate for any hybrid scheme is to be determined by rules made by the Department.

3

The rules may provide for different paragraphs to be appropriate for different provisions of a scheme.

4

The rules may provide for the paragraphs to be appropriate as alternatives, for any scheme or any provisions of a scheme.