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Revision as of 10:17, 14 April 2022

1. Pensions.

The setting aside, at least notionally, of part of a pension fund for the benefit of a particular member, such as might be the case in a money purchase arrangement.


2. Law.

A court order directing the trustees of a pension scheme to make payments direct to a former spouse of a member; these generally form part of divorce settlements.

Also referred to as an attachment order.


3. Other assets.

More generally, the notional setting aside of a part of any fund of assets for a specific purpose.


See also