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Pasa publishes engagement strategy guidance


By Sophie Smith

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (Pasa) has published guidance to help schemes in developing a modern engagement strategy as part of a successful digital programme.

The guidance covers six areas that it should be considered within the strategy: creating an emotional connection, creativity, relevant and current, inclusive and accessible, make it easy, continuing to measure and learn


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