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Rules definition What does Rules mean? Rules describes the written provisions that govern how a pension scheme operates—especially occupational pension schemes—usually contained in, or annexed to, the trust deed (trust deed and rules). Legislation refers to these as scheme rules (for example, Pensions Act 1995 and Pensions Act 2004 in the UK, and the Pensions Act 1990 in Ireland). Scheme rules set out eligibility, benefit structure (defined benefit or defined contribution), contributions, service and accrual, retirement options and ages, revaluation/indexation, ill‑health and death benefits, transfers in and out, leaver provisions, forfeiture, augmentation, priority on winding‑up, discretions and decision‑making, and the scheme’s amendment and termination powers. They also...
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How to commence a VIAC arbitration under the 2021 Vienna Rules: Statement of Claim, service, non-compliance, joinder, consolidation and costs
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This Practice Note outlines how to initiate Arbitration under the Vienna International Arbitral Centre (VIAC)’s Arbitration rules 2021 (the Vienna Rules), including options for joinder and consolidation. The 2021 Vienna Rules came into force on 1 July 2021 and apply to all proceedings begun on or after that date. If your arbitration proceeds under the Vienna Rules 2018, which took effect on 1 January 2018, you should consult the earlier version of the rules.
Jurisdiction of VIAC
As set out in article 1 of the Vienna Rules, VIAC is the Permanent International Arbitration Institution of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. VIAC is empowered to administer arbitral proceedings of a domestic or international nature. VIAC is also competent to administer mediation proceedings.
How to commence a VIAC arbitration
Submitting a Statement of Claim
Under the Vienna Rules, proceedings are initiated by filing a Statement of Claim with the Secretariat of VIAC. The arbitration is regarded as commenced on the date the Secretariat receives the Statement of Claim (Vienna Rules, art 7(1)). The claimant must submit the Statement of Claim and accompanying exhibits in sufficient copies for the Secretariat, each arbitrator and each party...
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