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Scoop: State pension connects to dashboards ecosystem
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Aggregate DB surplus rises to £230.5bn following positive returns
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Four unnamed schemes complete buy-ins with Utmost Life and Pensions, totalling £117m
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Targeted support a ‘positive step’ amid rise of ‘unregulated finfluencers’
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Most businesses offering DC pensions anticipate changing provision type in coming years
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Rothesay completes £400m investment in student accommodation
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Sophie Smith looks at the struggles women face in pensions, both as savers and as employees within the industry itself, and the need to provide support to all when facing difficult times
Posted: 03/07/2025
Callum Conway looks at the events leading up to the announcement that cuts to winter fuel payments would be 'revisited' and evaluates the impact of potential policy changes on pensioners
Posted: 04/06/2025
Association of British Insurers (ABI) long-term savings policy adviser, Emily-Mae Collins, discusses the recent progress towards the launch of the MoneyHelper dashboard and the "critical" work still needed on private sector dashboards
Posted: 20/05/2025
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) chief strategy officer, Helen Forrest Hall, discusses the importance of getting the sequencing of the upcoming pension reforms right
Posted: 01/05/2025
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) director of data services, Lisa Allen, discusses the need for every trustee to view data quality as a priority ahead of the upcoming pensions dashboards connection deadlines
Posted: 27/03/2025
BESTrustees chair, Ann Rigby, discusses the importance of equality, diversity, and inclusion on pension trustee boards and how it might affect governance
Posted: 14/03/2025
Sophie Smith takes a look at the recent funding challenges faced by a number of campaign and lobbying groups organisations, and the need for the industry to 'put its money where its mouth is'
Posted: 28/02/2025
Institute for Fiscal Studies (IFS) research economist and report author, Laurence O’Brien, takes a closer look at recent research on the small pots epidemic, arguing that it is "high time" for the government to legislate for automatic consolidation
Posted: 18/02/2025
Pensions Age reporter, Paige Perrin, looks at how savers can show their pensions some love this Valentine's Day and how to get what they really want out of one of the longest term relationships of their lives
Posted: 14/02/2025
Pensions Age news editor, Sophie Smith, discusses the importance of initiatives like Financial Planning Week, and the need for the industry to make sure that financial planning is as accessible as possible for savers
Posted: 31/01/2025
The latest Pensions Age guest comment takes a closer look at the importance of making decisions at the right time, even if that decision is that you aren’t ready to decide yet
Posted: 27/01/2025
Association of British Insurers (ABI) senior policy advisor for long terms savings policy, George Ritchie, discusses the FCA's consultation paper on targeted support, and the key considerations for the government
Posted: 21/01/2025
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, discusses the programme's latest milestones, and its plans and ambitions for 2025
Posted: 16/01/2025
Pensions Administration Standards Association (Pasa) board director, Chris Tagg, discusses the government's plans to bring pensions into the scope of inheritance tax, and the potential pitfalls of its proposed implementation approach
Posted: 07/01/2025
Pensions Age reporter, Callum Conway, looks back on his first three months in the pensions industry, and what the year ahead has in store
Posted: 02/01/2025
Pensions Age reporter, Paige Perrin, reflects on the highs and lows of the pensions industry in 2024, assessing which developments earned a spot on Santa’s nice list and which areas ended up on the naughty list
Posted: 23/12/2024
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, looks back on the progress made towards making pensions dashboards a reality, and the work that lies ahead in 2025
Posted: 20/12/2024
Pensions Age reporter, Paige Perrin, reflects on the highs and lows of the pensions industry in 2024, assessing which developments earned a spot on Santa’s nice list and which areas ended up on the naughty list
Posted: 20/12/2024
Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) Investment Committee member, Jos Vermeulen, discusses the endgame options available to defined benefit (DB) schemes, and the role longevity swaps can play in making de-risking goals more achievable
Posted: 19/12/2024
Pensions Age reporter, Paige Perrin, reflects on which pension developments in 2024 earned a spot on Santa’s nice list and which areas ended up on the naughty list
Posted: 19/12/2024
Pensions Age editor, Laura Blows, discusses the importance of raising awareness around pension scams, after an EastEnders storyline highlighted the devastating impact missing key pension scam warning signs can have
Posted: 29/11/2024
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) interim director of supervision, David Walmsley, discusses the regulator's plans to expand engagement with administrators to drive better outcomes for savers
Posted: 01/11/2024
With Scams Awareness Week in full swing, Paige Perrin explores the critical role of the pension industry in fighting scams and why its efforts are essential in protecting members
Posted: 25/10/2024
Vidett independent trustee, Mike Birch, discusses the challenging situation facing pension scheme trustees at UK water companies, particularly given the recent financial strains faced by Thames Water and the questions surrounding the future of the wider UK water industry
Posted: 18/10/2024
With the Pension Attention campaign back in full swing for its third year, Pensions Age chats with this year's spokespeople, reality TV star, Gemma Collins, and money expert, Iona Bain, about the lessons they've taken away from the campaign
Posted: 14/10/2024
Pensions Minister, Emma Reynolds, discusses her plans to unleash the real potential of the private pensions sector to deliver for both today’s and tomorrow's pensioners
Posted: 17/09/2024
With the Pensions Awareness 2024 campaign in full swing, Sophie Smith takes a look at the industry’s efforts to get savers engaged with their pensions, and why it’s so important
Posted: 12/09/2024
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) president, Robert Wakefield, considers how the pensions industry can tackle the idea that pensions are boring, and whether a pensions rebrand could be needed
Posted: 30/08/2024
Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) member, Laura Brook, discusses the recent court ruling that TPO was not a 'competent court' for the purposes of concluding overpayment disputes where recoupment is sought, and the impact for pension scheme trustees
Posted: 23/08/2024
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) head of modelling, Tim Pike, discusses the next steps for collective defined contribution (CDC), and the importance of ensuring fairness for all members
Posted: 21/08/2024
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) director of policy and advocacy, Nigel Peaple, discusses the steps that the industry can take to address pension adequacy concerns in the absence of forthcoming policy changes
Posted: 20/08/2024
Association of British Insurers long-term savings policy assistant, Christopher Paskiewicz, provides suggestions for how the new government can increase the nation’s financial resilience and expand pensions engagement
Posted: 15/07/2024
Paige Perrin reflects on her first four months in the pensions industry and the experiences she has gained from it
Posted: 17/06/2024
Paige Perrin reflects on her first four months in the pensions industry and the experiences she has gained from it
Posted: 14/06/2024
As carers week shines a light on the invaluable work done by carers across the UK, Sophie Smith takes a closer look at the carer pension gap, and the changes needed to make sure that carers have a pension system that works for them, rather than against them
Posted: 13/06/2024
Pensions Age news editor, Sophie Smith, reflects on a recent near miss with a scammer, to consider what the pensions industry can do to remove the stigma that often surrounds being a victim of fraud
Posted: 05/06/2024
Pensions Age news editor, Sophie Smith, discusses the connection between financial issues and mental health, and whether people are being tempted to doom-spend, rather than save for retirement
Posted: 16/05/2024
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) senior policy analyst, John Adams, takes a look at the pension-related pledges that could appear in an upcoming general election, and the potential impact on the industry
Posted: 15/05/2024
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) president, Robert Wakefield, discusses whether members are getting enough support at retirement and the improvements the industry could look to make
Posted: 09/05/2024
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) interim director for frontline regulation, Mel Charles, takes a closer look at the work needed to move towards a more consolidated, outcomes-focused, pensions industry
Posted: 08/05/2024
Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) chair, Steven Taylor, looks at the challenge of building adequate levels of pension saving, and the need for cross-party consensus on key pension reforms
Posted: 22/04/2024
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) policy researcher, Shantel Okello, discusses the potential benefits, and risks, a lifetime provider model in the UK could bring
Posted: 18/04/2024
Pensions Age editor, Laura Blows stresses the need for action this International Women's Day, given the dangers that women sadly still face in society, arguing that the pensions industry has a vital role to play in improving women's prospects through financial education
Posted: 08/03/2024
Society of Pension Professionals Legislation Committee chair, Faye Jarvis, takes a closer look at the government's plans to consult on changes to defined benefit (DB) pension surplus repayment rules, and whether this will prove enough to incentivise employers
Posted: 23/02/2024
Pensions Administration Standards Association (Pasa) board director, Paul Sturgess, takes a closer look at efforts to raise the profile of pension administration, and the changes needed to ensure administration is getting the attention it deserves
Posted: 15/02/2024
Pensions Age news editor, Sophie Smith, looks at whether the slow progress on key pension reforms could leave those in the industry broken-hearted
Posted: 14/02/2024
Pensions Age editor, Laura Blows, looks at the confusion that continues to surround NHS pension rules, with new research revealing the top questions on savers' minds
Posted: 12/02/2024
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) director of policy and external affairs, Tim Middleton, takes a closer look at plans for a national register of trustees, and whether this could act as a springboard for a succession of other reforms
Posted: 12/02/2024
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) interim director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, Louise Davey, discusses the new General Code of Practice and the key areas of change trustees should be thinking about
Posted: 08/02/2024
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) policy researcher, Shantel Okello, discusses the impact of divorce on the gender pensions gap, and the role industry developments could play in narrowing this gap
Posted: 05/02/2024
Finance Innovation Lab CEO and Purpose of Pensions author, Jesse Griffiths, argues that the UK pension system needs urgent reform to support pension savers, the environment and the economy
Posted: 01/02/2024
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) president, Robert Wakefield, takes a closer look at the work needed to prepare for pensions dashboards, and the growing pressure faced by the industry in getting the initiative across the line amid unprecedented workloads
Posted: 31/01/2024
With two new personal tax allowances to make their debut following the removal of the lifetime allowance, Sackers partner, Lucy Dunbar, takes a closer look at the headline updates and what they mean for UK pension schemes
Posted: 26/01/2024
Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) chair, Steven Taylor, discusses his hopes and expectations for the pensions landscape in 2024, and the key challenges to be addressed
Posted: 23/01/2024
After Big Zuu's recent appearance on Would I Lie to You threw pensions engagement efforts into the spotlight, Pensions Age editor, Laura Blows, looks at need to get savers excited, not embarrassed, about pension savings
Posted: 22/01/2024
After Big Zuu's recent appearance on Would I Lie to You threw pensions engagement efforts into the spotlight, Pensions Age editor, Laura Blows, looks at need to get savers excited, not embarrassed, about pension savings
Posted: 22/01/2024
Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) Legislation Committee member, Nick White, takes a closer look at the impact of the Retained EU Law (Revocation and Reform) Act 2023 on pensions laws
Posted: 11/01/2024
As usual, it has been a busy year for pensions, here Entrust trustee director, Tom Neale, outlines his top 10 developments from 2023
Posted: 12/12/2023
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) executive director of frontline regulation, Nicola Parish, discusses TPR's evolving climate change reporting enforcement approach, confirming that further findings will be shared in an industry-wide statement in 2024
Posted: 10/11/2023
Pegasus Pensions executive team head, Sankar Mahalingham, explores the impact of recent market movements on defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC) pensions, and the opportunities employers should be looking to make the most of
Posted: 06/11/2023
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, reflects on the latest pensions dashboards progress update report, and the key takeaways for the pensions industry
Posted: 01/11/2023
Sophie Smith highlights how there is still 'stigma' when discussing cancer in the workplace, and how the industry needs to improve this
Posted: 06/10/2023
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, reflects on the recent pensions dashboards Q&A session at the Pensions Age Autumn Conference 2023
Posted: 27/09/2023
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, discusses the programme's plans to engage with the industry on the creation of key guidance, user testing, and shaping dashboards communications
Posted: 25/08/2023
Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) investment committee member, Kate Rickards, discusses the current biodiversity investment opportunities facing the pensions industry
Posted: 24/08/2023
Pensions Administration Standards Association (Pasa) collective defined contribution (CDC) Working Group member, Kevin Wesbroom, discusses the need to expand CDC to a wider audience in order to truly get the party started
Posted: 23/08/2023
PLSA deputy director of policy, Joe Dabrowski, discusses the association's paper on the opportunities for pension funds to invest further in UK growth
Posted: 14/08/2023
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) interim director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, Louise Davey, emphasises the importance of industry preparation in making pensions dashboards a success
Posted: 08/08/2023
As many in the new industry grapple with new challenges, growing regulations and increasing expectations, senior counsel, Naomi Brown, emphasises that while pensions work might not be easy, it is important
Posted: 04/08/2023
Association of British Insurers (ABI) policy adviser for long-term savings policy, Maria Busca, discusses the Chancellor’s recent Mansion House reforms, and the need to put pension savers’ interests first when increasing investment in growth assets
Posted: 26/07/2023
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) senior policy analyst, John Adams, discusses the impact of climate change on the lives of older people and how the system could evolve to help alleviate these concerns
Posted: 24/07/2023
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, reflects on parliament's latest update on dashboards, taking a closer look at the likely impact of the new connection deadline on the programme
Posted: 21/07/2023
Wedlake Bell partner, Justin McGilloway, explores a TPO ruling about the need for due diligence when protecting members against potentially risky transfers
Posted: 18/07/2023
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) head of policy research, Daniela Silcock, considers the impact of recent drops in home ownership, and the looming future crises that could be facing the pensions industry
Posted: 23/06/2023
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) interim director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, Lou Davey, highlights recent security breaches as a reminder of the importance of being alert to cyber risk, emphasising the importance of preparation
Posted: 15/06/2023
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) head of policy research, Daniela Silcock, discusses the inequalities in the pension system and the action needed to help narrow pension saving gaps
Posted: 02/06/2023
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) interim director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, Lou Davey, discusses the new Defined Benefit (DB) Funding Code and the work that is still needed ahead of the new regime
Posted: 19/05/2023
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) director policy and advocacy, Nigel Peaple, discusses the Private Member's Bill on automatic enrolment reforms, and the broader changes still needed
Posted: 10/05/2023
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) interim director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, Lou Davey, discusses the regulator's plans for the new DB funding regime coming into force
Posted: 10/05/2023
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) executive director of frontline regulation, Nicola Parish, discusses the upcoming regulatory initiatives that defined contribution trustees need to be aware of
Posted: 13/04/2023
The removal of the lifetime allowance (LTA) could have significant ramifications for GMP equalisation exercises, with potential to 'reignite' the idea of bulk conversion, Sackers associate director, Sonya Fraser, has said
Posted: 06/04/2023
Pension Scams Industry Group (PSIG) chair, Margaret Snowdon, discusses the launch of the group's Interim Practitioner Guide and the next steps in the fight to combat pension scams
Posted: 21/03/2023
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) executive director of frontline regulation, Nicola Parish, reflects on the progress made in the fight against scams so far, and the work still needed
Posted: 13/03/2023
Sophie Smith reflects on industry efforts to address the gender pensions gap amid International Women's Day, and the policy reforms that could help bring the industry one step closer to equity
Posted: 08/03/2023
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) president, Sara Cook, discusses the importance of reviewing trustee effectiveness ahead of The Pensions Regulator's (TPR) new combined code of practice coming into effect
Posted: 03/03/2023
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, sets the record straight on common pensions dashboards misunderstandings, providing further clarification around the ‘dashboards available point’
Posted: 01/02/2023
With the first ever pensions engagement season coming to a close, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) head of media relations and member of the campaign team, Mark Smith, examines what the industry can learn from the unique campaign
Posted: 26/01/2023
Association of British Insurers (ABI) assistant director, head of long-term savings policy, Rob Yuille, takes a closer look at the pensions dashboards impact assessment, and the need for the industry to engage with ongoing consultations
Posted: 04/01/2023
Tom Dunstan reflects on his first year in the pensions industry and the experiences he has gained from it
Posted: 03/01/2023
The past year has been another busy one for the pensions industry, with progress on pensions dashboards, liquidity issues following the mini-Budget, and many (many) consultations
Posted: 22/12/2022
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) director of automatic enrolment, Mel Charles, discusses the regulator's new campaign warning employers not to hide from their pension duties
Posted: 06/12/2022
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, sets the record straight on common pensions dashboards misunderstandings, providing further clarification on data for dashboards
Posted: 05/12/2022
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) director policy and advocacy, Nigel Peaple, considers the potential impact of the cost-of-living crisis on savers
Posted: 18/11/2022
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) director of automatic enrolment, Mel Charles, discusses the regulator's activites in ensuring employers comply with their auto-enrolment responsibilities
Posted: 15/11/2022
Pension Protection Fund (PPF) chief people officer, Katherine Easter, discusses the importance of talking about money and the discussions that the industry should be having with defined benefit (DB) scheme members following recent volatility
Posted: 11/11/2022
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, David Fairs, considers how pension scheme trustees can improve their climate understanding
Posted: 08/11/2022
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, sets the record straight on common pensions dashboards misunderstandings, providing further clarification on the steps the industry should be taking to prepare
Posted: 02/11/2022
As auto-enrolment reaches its 10-year anniversary, Association of British Insurers (ABI) director general, Hannah Gurga, considers the challenges still facing savers and the changes needed over the next 10 years
Posted: 26/10/2022
With social issues rising up on the sustainability agenda for investors, UK Sustainable Investment and Finance Association head of policy and communications, Oscar Warwick Thompson, considers the potential of the UK's social issues taskforce
Posted: 24/10/2022
Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, sets the record straight on common misunderstandings surrounding pensions dashboards
Posted: 06/10/2022
Jack Gray discusses how the industry must consider how and when it promotes increased pension saving amid the cost-of-living crisis
Posted: 25/08/2022
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) research associate, Anna Brain, discusses the organisation's Pensions Framework project
Posted: 08/08/2022
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) executive director of frontline regulation, Nicola Parish, reflects on the recent sentencing of Alan Barratt and Susan Dalton and details the role the industry should play in preventing scams
Posted: 05/08/2022
Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, reflects on the launch of a new type of pension scheme, collective defined contribution (CDC), and the potential for further innovation in this space
Posted: 01/08/2022
The Investing and Saving Alliance (Tisa) strategy director, Prakash Chandramohan, considers what the financial services industry can do to help savers understand the role housing wealth can play in funding retirement needs and how crucial ongoing advice can be
Posted: 11/05/2022
Independent Trustee Services director, Mark Evans, discusses the benefits and challenges presented by the increasing demand for professional trustees
Posted: 26/04/2022
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) director of automatic enrolment, Mel Charles, discusses the regulator's latest compliance and enforcement bulletin, and auto-enrolment in the gig economy
Posted: 14/04/2022
Pensions Minister, Guy Opperman, reflects on the launch of a new co-ordinated industry campaign to boost people’s understanding and engagement with their pensions
Posted: 05/04/2022
Wedlake Bell associate, Paul Ashcroft, analyses TPR's key expectations of pension trustees in light of the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Posted: 01/04/2022
Amid a constantly changing employment landscape, The Investing and Saving Alliance (Tisa) head of retirement, Renny Biggins, considers how automatic pension enrolment could be adapted to ensure it is effectively meeting the needs of employees
Posted: 16/03/2022
The introduction of pension freedoms in 2015 was arguably the biggest shake up to the decumulation phase of people’s retirement journeys this century, but are pension holders still ill-equipped to handle this relatively new-found freedom?
Posted: 21/02/2022
PPI head of policy research, Daniela Silcock, discusses the barriers discouraging DC schemes from investing in illiquids
Posted: 10/02/2022
With the cost of living spiralling, The Investing and Saving Alliance (Tisa) head of retirement, Renny Biggins, argues that the industry must redouble efforts to ensure we are adequately saving for our futures
Posted: 07/02/2022
Arc Pensions Law associate, Rhiannon Barnsley, discusses the recently introduced private member's bill on the extension of auto-enrolment
Posted: 28/01/2022
The Investing and Saving Alliance (Tisa) head of retirement, Renny Biggins, considers the role of inertia in pension savings and the importance of reviewing auto-enrolment changes holistically
Posted: 11/01/2022
Jack Gray takes a look back at the most read Pensions Age stories of 2021 following another busy and challenging year for the pensions industry
Posted: 22/12/2021
Confederation of British Industry head of employment, Jennifer Beckwith, discusses the findings of the CBI/Mercer report on the pensions landscape during the Covid-19 pandemic and what the future may hold
Posted: 11/10/2021
Sophie Smith discusses the industry's efforts on Pension Awareness Day and the impact it is having on UK pension savers
Posted: 15/09/2021
Wedlake Bell partner, Alison Hills, discusses the recent trustee statement on the potential Morrisons takeover and what it could mean for its pension schemes
Posted: 07/09/2021
Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) chair, Patrick Bloomfield, discusses the organisation's views on HMRC's consultation on the tax advice market, published earlier this year
Posted: 27/08/2021
Arc Pensions Law partner, Kate Payne, analyses the challenges trustees face in meeting top-up requirements for equalising GMPs
Posted: 26/08/2021
Association of British Insurers (ABI) head of long-term savings, Rob Yuille, discusses how pension savers can be supported at retirement and what changes are needed to ensure greater support in future
Posted: 23/08/2021
The Pensions Regulator executive director of regulatory risk, David Fairs, discusses the need for pension schemes to pay more attention to climate-related risks
Posted: 23/07/2021
Former Society of Pensions Professionals (SPP) president, Paul McGlone, explains why it could be so important that the industry walks before it runs with pensions dashboards
Posted: 15/06/2021
Society of Pension Professionals president, James Riley, analyses the current state of DC pensions in the UK and what the direction of travel should be
Posted: 26/05/2021
Jack Gray discusses how the pensions industry, government and regulators can capitalise on the 'new normal' to create a better retirement saving environment
Posted: 24/05/2021
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) executive director of frontline regulation, Nicola Parish, details how victims of pension-related crimes can reach out for support from the regulator
Posted: 12/05/2021
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) research associate, Anna Brain, discusses how the coronavirus pandemic may have exacerbated digital exclusion
Posted: 26/03/2021
Arc Pensions Law partner, Anne-Marie Winton, discusses the Pension Protection Fund's (PPF's) new guidance on the Corporate Insolvency and Governance Act
Posted: 11/03/2021
Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) chair, Patrick Bloomfield, discusses why the implementation of new climate reporting requirements needs to be flexible and evolve over time
Posted: 05/03/2021
Pensions Age reporter, Duncan Ferris, takes a closer look at the financial risks that could be hidden behind a whirlwind romance, and how savers are being scammed out of their savings and pensions
Posted: 15/02/2021
Former Association of British Insurers (ABI) senior policy adviser for long-term savings, Matthew Burrell, discusses the importance of the Pensions Dashboards Programme's data standards
Posted: 05/02/2021
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) head of modelling, Tim Pike, discusses the long-term impact Covid-19 could have on the pension system
Posted: 21/01/2021
Hayes Connor Solicitors senior associate, Christine Sabino, discusses the importance of GDPR training in protecting pension companies from data breaches.
Posted: 20/01/2021
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) director of policy and external affairs, Tim Middleton, explains why the Pension Protection Fund (PPF) should be shown more gratitude than it receives
Posted: 15/01/2021
Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) president, James Riley, ponders what Christmas presents the pensions industry may receive as we move into 2021
Posted: 23/12/2020
Pensions Age reporter, Duncan Ferris, takes a look back at his first year as a pensions journalist
Posted: 23/12/2020
In a year like no other, the pensions industry did not stand still, with the sector continuing to evolve as it adapted to life amidst the coronavirus. Jack Gray takes a look back over the most read stories of 2020
Posted: 23/12/2020
Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) chair, Patrick Bloomfield, discusses why the complexity of the pension tax system is an issue that cannot be ignored
Posted: 21/12/2020
Association of British Insurers (ABI) policy adviser, long-term savings policy, Reuben Overmark, considers the role of consolidation in providing value for money, and whether it is always the right option
Posted: 07/12/2020
Pension Scams Industry Group (PSIG) chair, Margaret Snowdon, discusses the recent High Court ruling on PPF compensation in pension liberation scams
Posted: 17/11/2020
As Talk Money Week 2020 draws to a close, Pensions Age reporter, Sophie Smith, considers how talking about money can help savers to make informed decisions (and even mistakes)
Posted: 13/11/2020
PMI director of policy and external affairs, Tim Middleton, considers the role of trustees in preventing scams, and the potential impact of recent Pension Scheme Bill amendments
Posted: 13/11/2020
PASA Dashboard Working Group member, Nick Green, reveals the data dilemma at the heart of pensions dashboards
Posted: 27/10/2020
Pensions Age news editor, Jack Gray, reflects on the PLSA Annual Conference 2020
Posted: 16/10/2020
Member of Parliament (MP) for Grantham and Stamford, Gareth Davies, discusses the benefits of pensions dashboards and why their introduction is so important for British savers
Posted: 06/10/2020
SPP Legislation Committee member, Andy Cork, discusses pension trustees' plan of action in the event of a cyber attack
Posted: 01/10/2020
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) director of AE, Mel Charles, discusses the regulator's enforcement approach to AE compliance during Covid-19
Posted: 30/09/2020
PLSA head of DC, master trusts and lifetime savings, Lizzy Holliday, discusses the creation of the government's cross-sector working group to address the number of small pension pots and potential solutions to the issue
Posted: 22/09/2020
As Pensions Awareness Week draws to a close, Sophie Smith considers the messages shared by the industry and the importance of maintaining momentum
Posted: 18/09/2020
Wedlake Bell partner, Clive Weber, and Wedlake Bell solicitor, Paul Ashcroft, discuss the recent Hughes decision, subsequent appeals, and what it all means for the PPF
Posted: 08/09/2020
Setfords Solicitors specialist financial services lawyer, Michael Cotter, explains why it is more important than ever for pension providers to be proactively engaging with savers
Posted: 25/08/2020
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) deputy director, Sarah Luheshi, explains why consideration is needed for those most affected by state pension age increases
Posted: 21/08/2020
Fossil Free Oxfordshire member, Michiel Stofferis, discusses why the pensions industry has a key role to play in reducing carbon emissions and promoting renewable energy sources
Posted: 20/08/2020
PMI president, Lesley Carline, explains why effective member communications are so important in the ongoing market uncertainty
Posted: 14/08/2020
The Pensions Regulator (TPR) chief executive, Charles Counsell, explains that the regulator's focus remains on protecting savers amidst the challenges posed by Covid-19
Posted: 10/08/2020
As industry statistics show a fall in female trustee chair representation, Pensions Age reporter, Sophie Smith, looks at the importance of changing industry perceptions and advertising in the right way
Posted: 07/08/2020
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) chair, Richard Butcher, looks at how well the pensions industry has coped during the Covid-19 pandemic
Posted: 06/08/2020
Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) head of modelling, Tim Pike, discusses the possibility of pension tax reform to help pay for Covid-19 efforts
Posted: 17/07/2020
Society of Pension Professionals (SPP) Defined Contribution Committee chair, Tim Box, discusses whether making some of the temporary regulatory changes permanent would be beneficial for the pensions industry
Posted: 14/07/2020
Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) chair, Patrick Bloomfield, outlines the organisation's policy priorities for his two-year term
Posted: 13/07/2020
PMI president, Lesley Carline, discusses the importance of communicating with members to raise awareness of pension scams
Posted: 09/07/2020
TPR chief executive, Charles Counsell, discusses the importance of savers continuing to see pensions as a safe investment for retirement amid Covid-19
Posted: 03/07/2020
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) head of DB, LGPS and Standards, Joe Dabrowski discusses why the long-awaited consolidator framework is needed now more than ever
Posted: 12/06/2020
APJ Solicitors professional support lawyer, Glyn Taylor, discusses the growing threat of pension liberation scams and the impact it can have on savers
Posted: 08/06/2020
With today being World Environment Day, Pensions Age reporter, Duncan Ferris, discusses what steps the pensions industry can make to become more environmentally friendly
Posted: 05/06/2020
In light of the recent protests for black rights, Pensions Age editor, Laura Blows, examines the efforts to remove racial inequalities within pensions saving, and within the industry itself
Posted: 04/06/2020
PMI director of policy and external affairs, Tim Middleton, discusses the importance of pension schemes supporting their members during the Covid-19 crisis
Posted: 02/06/2020
PLSA head of DC, master trusts and lifetime savings, Lizzy Holliday, reflects on five years of pension freedoms and discusses how to move forward in ensuring best outcomes for savers
Posted: 01/06/2020
Pintent Masons legal director, Michael Jones, discusses the importance of cognitive diversity on trustee boards and how the industry can help to achieve it
Posted: 15/05/2020
TPR chief executive, Charles Counsell, warns that savers are under greater threat from scammers and poor financial decisions amid the Covid-19 crisis
Posted: 12/05/2020
ACA chair, Jenny Condron, discusses why strong governance is imperative to ensuring member benefits continue to be paid during the Covid-19 crisis
Posted: 07/05/2020
As Tom McPhail leaves the industry, he looks back on the pensions trends he has noticed during his 30+ year career
Posted: 04/05/2020
Burges Salmon partner, Clive Pugh, discusses TPR's proposed new data gathering powers and why it is important that the pensions industry understands the impact they may have
Posted: 04/05/2020
AMNT member, Stephen Fallowell, discusses why changing the recruitment approach could improve diversity on trustee boards
Posted: 23/04/2020
Pensions Management Institute (PMI) director of policy and external affairs, Tim Middleton, highlights the importance of establishing regional pension networks
Posted: 20/04/2020
TPR executive director for regulatory policy, analysis and advice, David Fairs, discusses the ways in which the regulator is helping trustees and sponsors protect savers during the Covid-19 crisis
Posted: 16/04/2020
As the Covid-19 crisis continues, Pensions Age reporter, Sophie Smith, looks at the impact the pandemic has had on auto-enrolment savings, and the missed opportunities to protect low earners' pensions
Posted: 06/04/2020
In part two of its advice to trustees, PLSA head of DC master trusts and lifetime savings, Lizzy Holliday, discusses the key challenges facing DC schemes and what areas trustees should be focusing on
Posted: 03/04/2020
PLSA head of DB, LGPS, and standards, Joe Dabrowski, outlines what DB scheme trustees should be focusing on in these uncertain times in part one of the PLSA's advice to schemes
Posted: 02/04/2020
In the build up to Mother's Day, Pensions Age reporter Duncan Ferris discusses the impact of motherhood on pension savings
Posted: 20/03/2020
AMNT member, Stephen Fallowell, explains why consumer definitions are important for pension engagement
Posted: 28/02/2020
Burges Salmon director, Catrin Young, and associate, Charlotte Osmond, discuss the legal hurdles trustees should be aware of in DC scheme consolidation
Posted: 27/02/2020
TPR chief executive, Charles Counsell, discusses potential changes to the regulator's powers and DB funding code in 2020
Posted: 17/02/2020
PLSA director of policy and research, Nigel Peaple, discusses whether the new government's pensions vision matches the organisation's
Posted: 14/02/2020
Society of Pension Professionals DC committee member, Ian Neale, explains why the growing complexity of regulations is setting pensions back
Posted: 07/02/2020
Pensions Age reporter Duncan Ferris discusses his first few weeks as a pensions journalist and why he's nothing like Jake Gyllenhaal
Posted: 07/02/2020
PMI head of technical, Tim Middleton, discusses the "strong possibility" of additional initiatives to the Pension Schemes Bill
Posted: 04/02/2020
Pensions Age reporter Sophie Smith discusses how schemes with diverse trustee boards can improve member engagement
Posted: 03/02/2020
APJ Solicitors compliance solicitor, Andrea Murray, discusses the key events of 2019 and what she expects to dominate the financial mis-selling market in 2020
Posted: 31/01/2020
ABI policy adviser in long-term savings, Reuben Overmark, explains why focus should be switched from simpler annual benefit statements to dashboard development
Posted: 28/01/2020
SPP administration committee member, Barry Mack, urges trustees to work with their administrator before the "tidal wave" of GMP work hits
Posted: 10/01/2020
PPI associate policy researcher, Anna Brain, discusses why generation X need to be proactive in saving for retirement
Posted: 06/01/2020
ABI long-term savings policy adviser, Matt Burrell, discusses why multiple dashboards are necessary to give people control over their savings
Posted: 03/01/2020
A vegan man is taking landmark legal action in a tribunal which is expected to decide for the first time whether veganism should be protected by law
Posted: 02/01/2020
Reporter Sophie Smith discusses why initiatives such as the Money and Pensions Service's 'Talk Pensions, Talk Money' week are a good start in getting people engaged with their finances, but more needs to be done
Posted: 22/11/2019
PPI head of policy research, Daniela Silcock, discusses how concerns about contributions, investments and fees could be addressed
Posted: 18/11/2019
APJ Solicitors solicitor, Glyn Taylor, discusses the timeline of the Carey Pensions case so far and what they expect to happen from the court ruling when it does arrive
Posted: 14/11/2019
Society of Pension Professionals legislation committee member, John Wilson, calls for the industry to get ready for GMP equalisation
Posted: 13/11/2019
The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) supports the pension dashboard initiative as a great advance in helping individuals to ultimately see their total pension savings in one place
Posted: 08/11/2019
Institute of Development Studies, director of finance and operations, Tim Catherall, responds to a guest comment by Overseas Development Institute (ODI) director of professional services, Christopher Williams on smaller organisations' involvement with USS negotiations
Posted: 29/10/2019
PMI technical consultant Tim Middleton discusses why The Pensions Regulator should be congratulated for its success at enforcing automatic enrolment
Posted: 28/10/2019
PLSA policy lead lifetime savings George Currie discusses how the pensions sector could benefit from the introduction of digital IDs
Posted: 28/10/2019
Told by his parents to get a job that was pensionable, President of BESTrustees Alan Pickering has worked at the interface of pensions, business and politics for more than 40 years. He was born with an inherited and progressive sight condition and lost the majority of his sight by the age of 30. Never one to let his sight or the attitudes of others towards it become a barrier to success, Alan has become one of the biggest influencers in the world of pensions.
Here he shares his views on living with sight loss in London today and his thoughts on the Vision Foundation’s ambitions for the future
Posted: 25/10/2019
The government may once again be turning its attention towards pensions, but Laura Blows warns of the need for a long-term viewpoint
Posted: 10/10/2019
Jack Gray calls for an end to the delays in implementing many much-needed changes within the pensions sector
Posted: 09/10/2019
ODI director of professional services, Christopher Williams, explains why the increased employer contribution levels for the USS would put smaller organisations under serious financial pressure
Posted: 07/10/2019
In honour of National Poetry Day on 3 October, Pensions Age showcases poems written about pensions
Posted: 03/10/2019
PMI vice president, Tim Phillips, analyses the changes that DC master trusts have undergone following the regulator's authorisation process
Posted: 01/10/2019
PPI senior policy researcher, Lauren Wilkinson, discusses the link between ill-health early in life and lower wealth in retirement
Posted: 17/09/2019
Four months before the new year, state pension reliants are running out of cash. Jack Gray `looks at the issue of pensioner poverty
Posted: 28/08/2019
SPP’s Legislation Committee member Christopher Stiles writes about the issues trustees face over GMP equalisation
Posted: 20/08/2019
PPI head of membership and external engagement, Danielle Baker, looks at the origins of the pension system
Posted: 16/08/2019
The Pensions Regulator, executive director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, David Fairs, on how the regulator is taking a new approach with trustees that don't engage
Posted: 15/08/2019
ABI long-term savings policy adviser, Holly Singleton, examines the demand for a social care saving policy amid Brexit delays
Posted: 26/07/2019
Pensions Age senior reporter Theo Andrew gives his views on the current situation engulfing pensions and politics as he says goodbye to Pensions Age
Posted: 26/07/2019
PMI president Lesley Carline discusses the latest delay to the Pensions Bill and what impact it may have on the industry
Posted: 19/07/2019
Society of Pension Professionals president Paul McGlone expresses his concerns about having a professional trustee on every board
Posted: 15/07/2019
Association of British Insurers policy adviser, Matt Burrell, on how the right data can be used to engage members
Posted: 08/07/2019
Wedlake Bell LLP Solicitors pensions partner Clive Weber, considers why HMRC have withdrawn their appeal in 'Hymanson', the future for similar "mistake" cases and the status of HMRC's guidance on payments made in error
Posted: 05/07/2019
PMI technical consultant, Tim Middleton, explores the governance changes that are likely to take effect over the next few months
Posted: 28/06/2019
Communications and Content managing director, David Butcher, discusses how active managers can wrest more control over the active versus passive debate
Posted: 26/06/2019
SPP legislation committee member Peter Scott discusses the repayment of the overseas transfer charge
Posted: 24/06/2019
PPI senior policy researcher Mark Baker discusses the impact of the Pension Credit changes on mixed-income couples
Posted: 21/06/2019
So far, the contenders have managed to avoid anything remotely pensions related, however, the likelihood of a shake up in the Department for Work and Pensions is now looking increasingly probable
Posted: 11/06/2019
Senior reporter Theo Andrew argues that the industry must unite over transfers
Posted: 24/05/2019
Today marks equal pension day; deputy editor Natalie Tuck looks at the reasons why the day has come so late, and what can be done about it
Posted: 24/05/2019
Trowers and Hamlins partner Martin McFall dicusses the intricacies of the groundbreaking case Burgess and others v Bic
Posted: 17/05/2019
The old saying ‘money can’t buy you happiness’ is now more often than not extended to include ‘but a lack of money can cause misery’
Posted: 13/05/2019
Society of Pensions Professionals council member Gregg McClymont, explores the benefits of consolidation on the DC pensions market
Posted: 07/05/2019
ABI policy adviser, long-term savings, Reuben Overmark analyses how defined contribution consolidation will improve efficiency within the industry
Posted: 03/05/2019
TPR executive director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, David Fairs, explores the affects the regulator's Annual Funding Statement will have on schemes
Posted: 24/04/2019
PLSA policy lead, investment and stewardship Caroline Escott discusses how important it is for pension fund investors to continue to push for better information from companies on how well they train, motivate and develop their workers
Posted: 23/04/2019
Reporter Jack Gray argues that the pensions industry cannot alone solve the engagement issue that young people have with saving for retirement
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Posted: 18/04/2019
Over the past week or two, my inbox has been flooded with press releases in preparation for the jump in auto-enrolment contributions, due to take place tomorrow (6 April)
Posted: 05/04/2019
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) policy lead, investment and stewardship, Caroline Escott explains the findings of the PLSA's updated Hidden Talent report
Posted: 02/04/2019
ABI policy adviser, long-term savings, Matt Burrell explains that there are more dashboard options than just between single and multiple
Posted: 28/03/2019
Deputy editor Natalie Tuck looks at research from Standard Life, which highlights the financial cost of women living with the invisible illness, Endometriosis.
Posted: 28/03/2019
Minister for Pensions and Financial Inclusion Guy Opperman reveals the government’s intentions for collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes
Posted: 20/03/2019
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association head of DB, LGPS and standards, Joe Dabrowski, details the improved security that superfunds could offer to vulnerable DB scheme members
Posted: 18/03/2019
With contributions to the Teachers' Pension Scheme in September 2019 set to rise, one pensions expert and school governor discusses the complexity of the situation
Posted: 08/03/2019
Association of British Insurers policy adviser, long-term savings, Hetty Hughes discusses the regulation that superfunds will need to be subject to
Posted: 26/02/2019
Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association policy lead on engagement, EU and regulation, James Walsh, discusses what he wants to see from the pensions dashboard
Posted: 29/01/2019
ABI policy adviser, retirement and savings policy, Reuben Overmark, on why the ABI is looking forward to working with the government to get more self-employed people saving for retirement
Posted: 18/01/2019
Jack Gray argues that the Work and Pensions Committee chair, Frank Field, should give the incoming chief executive to The Pensions Regulator, Charles Counsell, a chance
Posted: 18/01/2019
TPR executive director of regulatory policy, analysis and advice, David Fairs, explains TPR's expectations for DB scheme consolidation
Posted: 15/01/2019
From cases such as the Lloyds GMP ruling, Barnardo’s indexation to the Pension Protection Fund being told by the Court of Justice of the European Union that it must pay at least 50 per cent of members’ pension entitlement, 2018 was packed full of court cases that affect the pensions industry. With that in mind, we take a look at what to look out for in 2019
Posted: 15/01/2019
In a week in which state pensions celebrates its 110th birthday, and the day that kick starts pensions for the year ahead, could 2019 be a revolutionary one for the industry?
Posted: 02/01/2019
Jack Gray discusses the increased enforcement activity by TPR in the build up to the holidays
Posted: 21/12/2018
Jack Gray looks back over his first months as a pensions journalist and his initial thoughts on the issues facing the industry
Posted: 20/12/2018
Society of Professional Pensions legislation committee member Shayala McRae considers how TPR will deliver its new funding standards
Posted: 19/12/2018
TPR executive director of frontline regulation Nicola Parish discusses the impact of being clearer, quicker and tougher
Posted: 14/12/2018
Pensions Policy Institute director Chris Curry discusses the uncertain times ahead and the issues facing savers
Posted: 13/12/2018
PLSA policy lead: engagement, EU and regulation, James Walsh discusses the Brexit draft deal and its impact on pensions
Posted: 07/12/2018
Association of Member Nominated Trustees co-chair, David Weeks, discusses how Brexit will impact the UK pensions industry and the preparations trustees are making
Posted: 30/11/2018
PLSA policy lead: engagement, EU and regulation James Walsh discusses how the uncertainty of Brexit is pushing it down pension schemes' agenda
Posted: 12/11/2018
The Pensions Administration Standards Association deputy chair Kim Gubler writes about her recent experience discussing DC at pensions conference in Bahrain
Posted: 09/11/2018
Society of Pension Professionals investment committee member Christy Jesudasan looks at how, with regards to investments, pension schemes should prepare for Brexit
Posted: 06/11/2018
PPI director Chris Curry takes a look at what Brexit means for private pensions
Posted: 05/11/2018
PMI technical consultant Tim Middleton looks at the "ominous precedent" set by the European Court of Justice's ruling on Pension Protection Fund compensation
Posted: 25/10/2018
Natalie Tuck reflects on the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association's annual conference of 2017, as the 2018 conference kicks off today
Posted: 17/10/2018
Engagement with pensions is an issue that everyone should be able to agree on, says Pensions Age reporter Jack Gray, but he looks at why it seems to have taken a backseat
Posted: 11/10/2018
Today, thousands of women affected by the changes to the equalisation of the state pension age are expected to march through London in protest of the changes; Natalie Tuck looks at the human cost of the policy change
Posted: 10/10/2018
The Pensions Regulator executive director of frontline regulation, Nicola Parish, discusses the regulator's latest compliance and enforcement numbers and how it is using its powers to great effect
Posted: 03/10/2018
Reporter Theo Andrew looks at why the divisive Work and Pensions Committee chair, Frank Field, is vital within the industry
Posted: 17/09/2018
Living in Brighton for nearly all of my 24 years I know the appeal of relaxing on the south coast of England
Posted: 14/09/2018
With news that people check their reward card balances more than their pension savings, Natalie Tuck looks at what the pensions industry can do to increase engagement
Posted: 20/08/2018
Pensions Policy Institute director Chris Curry says it is welcome news that the government will be reviewing pensions tax relief for individuals
Posted: 14/08/2018
Once I retired from full time work I have never been so busy’. This is often said by retired people, myself included, and though I suspect it is somewhat of an exaggeration, it does reflect the fact that we find ourselves in demand to take up new opportunities
Posted: 10/08/2018
TPR head of master trust authorisation and supervision Kim Brown on the regulator's Code of Practice for Master Trust Authorisation
Posted: 06/08/2018
PLSA policy lead, engagement, EU and regulation, James Walsh discusses why the self-employed's pension saving should be at the top of the Prime Minister's 'to do' list
Posted: 30/07/2018
Summer, a time to go on holiday, relax, and for many, escape Britain’s soaring heat
Posted: 25/07/2018
In her final soapbox piece for Pensions Age, Talya Misiri asks why we don't take more care in our approach to saving for retirement
Posted: 24/07/2018
Society of Pension Professionals PR Committee member Gareth Davies discusses the challenge of retirement, and how the pensions industry can help people make the right choices
Posted: 23/07/2018
ABI senior policy adviser Lucy Forgie talks about the evolution of platforms and why they are vital to the retirement market
Posted: 10/07/2018
PLSA policy lead: engagement, EU and regulation James Walsh discusses how technology can help engage and simplify the pensions landscape
Posted: 09/07/2018
TPR director of automatic enrolment Darren Ryder discusses the importance of whistleblowers when investigating employers that aren't complying
Posted: 25/06/2018
The good news for England fans is that our pension system is considerably better than our football team, or so analysis by Scottish Widows would have you believe
Posted: 19/06/2018
Reporter Theo Andrew examines the recent coverage of The Pensions Regulator and CEO Lesley Titcomb's departure
Posted: 19/06/2018
AMNT co-chair David Weeks discusses the triangle of pension scheme governance and why The Pensions Regulator should consider working with associations to help effect change
Posted: 05/06/2018
PLSA policy lead: engagement, EU and regulation James Walsh considers the similarities among pensions across Europe and how the UK’s auto-enrolment policy leads as an example for workplace retirement saving
Posted: 30/05/2018
With such a big focus on corporate social responsibility, many companies operate under the stakeholder style of management, Natalie Tuck asks whether pension schemes been forgotten and weighs up the stakeholder vs shareholder theory
Posted: 29/05/2018
PPI policy researcher Lauren Wilkinson looks at why we won't know whether the pension freedoms have been successful for many years
Posted: 29/05/2018
Pensions Policy Institute head of policy research Daniela Silcock looks at why the aim of the state pension needs to be clarified
Posted: 03/05/2018
It’s no secret that the rest of the world, especially our European neighbours, view the British as binge drinkers and lager louts, but some number crunching by Hargreaves Lansdown has revealed how the nation’s boozy Brits could boost their pension income
Posted: 01/05/2018
The pensions landscape is quickly changing and the industry has an obligation to ensure that the thinking that accompanies this is also adapted, writes Talya Misiri
Posted: 19/04/2018
PLSA, policy lead for engagement EU and regulation, James Walsh, discusses the UK's share of pension liabilities after Brexit
Posted: 04/04/2018
Pensions Management Institute president, Robert Branagh, discusses the details behind the headlines on the latest pensions administration story
Posted: 04/04/2018
As you would expect, this year’s Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association Investment Conference tackled all the top issues facing the pensions system, from how to make the defined benefit sector more robust, to increased trustee consideration on ESG issues and what next for defined contribution after auto-enrolment
Posted: 12/03/2018
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, 2020 Trustees’ Naomi L’Estrange talks about her experience as a pensions trustee, and encourages other women to think about becoming one
Posted: 08/03/2018
With the Spring Statement in just one week’s time, one would expect the rumour mill to be working overtime, whether that be changes to pensions tax relief, or further pooling of Local Government Pension Funds. This year, however, the Chancellor is aiming to tone down the Statement, having moved it from the autumn. Natalie Tuck looks at whether the DB white paper may take centre stage instead
Posted: 06/03/2018
With next Thursday, 8 March, being International Women’s Day, Natalie Tuck looks at how the industry, and government, can help boost women's pensions
Posted: 02/03/2018
People may be more familiar with penguins marching, but the month of March sees a march of pension savers checking up on their retirement funds
Posted: 20/02/2018
With the reputation of fund managers in question, Communications and Content director and founder David Butcher looks at what needs to change so they're no longer seen as the baddies
Posted: 09/02/2018
New Year, new you. We’ve all been there, and whether you’re one to make a mockery of the yearly ritual or take it as gospel, you can’t deny that you will have, at some point, woken up in the New Year and at least sniffed at the opportunity for a better you
Posted: 23/01/2018
Senior Reporter Talya Misiri argues that simplicity is the best way to approach to member engagement
Posted: 18/01/2018
I challenge anybody to recall a better month to start your career in the pensions industry. Having joined the wonderful Pensions Age team at the end of November 2017, the news has been flowing thick and fast, somewhat of a baptism of fire for a newbie pensions reporter
Posted: 21/12/2017
As we approach the end of the year, Natalie Tuck reflects on the hard work seen in the industry and explains why she thinks the Work and Pensions Committee should be top of the class for 2017
Posted: 21/12/2017
ACA chairman Bob Scott discusses the complexities and costs of advising DB transfers
Posted: 23/11/2017
Ahead of tomorrow's budget, Talya Misiri discusses industry's hopes for the lack of any shock announcements in the pensions sector
Posted: 21/11/2017
As the country and pensions industry prepares for the Budget on Wednesday, Pensions Age looks back at the top policy announcements from Budgets over the past few years
Posted: 20/11/2017
PLSA policy lead for engagement, EU and Regulation James Walsh considers how the industry can improve pension communications for members
Posted: 20/11/2017
PMI president Robert Branagh talks about the Budget rumours circulating the industry and the wishes of the Pensions Management Institute
Posted: 17/11/2017
In light of Living Wage Week, Catherine Howarth reveals how pension funds can use their influence as shareholders to address challenges facing low-paid people
Posted: 10/11/2017
The Pensions Archive Trust chairman Alan Herbert looks at why pension funds should consider archiving, citing confectioners archives as an example
Posted: 03/11/2017
We all know that contribution levels are critical to the outcomes from defined contribution pensions and the length of time we invest is another of the big factors. But what else matters?
Posted: 02/11/2017
ACA chairman Bob Scott discusses the difficulties defined benefit schemes are facing
Posted: 31/10/2017
PMI technical consultant Tim Middleton discusses why it was inevitable that the government decided to bring the increases to the state pension age forward
Posted: 27/10/2017
Natalie Tuck argues that despite the industry's best efforts, young people are never going to prioritise saving for retirement over things in the near future
Posted: 20/09/2017
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Pension Fund MNT Stephen Fallowell discusses attitudes towards risk and the risks of DB schemes
Posted: 08/09/2017
One of the growing trends in pensions governance has been the use of professional trustees. PMI technical consultant Tim Middleton discusses the importance of regulation for these trustees
Posted: 07/09/2017
Developments in the retirement market have created new challenges for all customers; challenges that may be more pronounced for those who are potentially vulnerable. Association of British Insurers policy adviser Henry Thompson discusses how this can be addressed
Posted: 06/09/2017
Talya Misiri explores the industry’s views as to how stagnant inflation rates will impact pensions and investments
Posted: 05/09/2017
Society of Pension Professionals Council member Darren Philp expresses the SPP’s views on the pensions dashboard and what needs to be done to ensure its success
Posted: 05/09/2017
PLSA policy lead for engagement, EU and international James Walsh discusses the need for clearer pensions coimmunications and the FCA's consultation on transfers out of DC schemes
Posted: 04/09/2017
Natalie Tuck looks at why there are no Northern counties in the top five of the Prudential Quality of Retirement Index
Posted: 18/08/2017
The title of this blog is in tribute to the many comments left by Facebook users in response to the prospect of living longer...
Posted: 08/08/2017
In the global, modern world that we live in, it is second nature for pension funds to spread their investments across a range of different assets, but this wasn't always the case. Natalie Tuck looks back at pension fund asset allocation over 50 years, and asks, what does the future hold
Posted: 02/08/2017
Following in the footsteps of France, the British government announced last week its plans to ban the sale of new petrol and diesel cars from 2040. But how will this impact pension schemes?
Posted: 01/08/2017
Molins UK Pension Fund MNT director Steve Wickham gives his views on the Pensions Minister and how he is looking forward to attending more industry events upon his retirement
Posted: 28/07/2017
Talya Misiri compares the recently revealed BBC presenters' salaries with the growing BBC pension deficit
Posted: 26/07/2017
Society of Pension Professionals DC committee member Ian Neale outlines the key pensions issues still to be addressed in the post EU referendum climate
Posted: 25/07/2017
Association of British Insurers policy adviser Lucie Forgie discusses the transfer and re-registration process and how these can be made clearer for consumers
Posted: 25/07/2017
PLSA policy lead for EU and international James Walsh discusses predictions for Brexit following the UK General Election
Posted: 24/07/2017
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Pension Fund member-nominated trustee Stephen Fallowell explores why the government might not be asking the right questions when it comes to pensions savings
Posted: 21/07/2017
Pensions Management Institute president Kevin LeGrand looks at how auto-enrolment can be extended to cover the self-employed
Posted: 20/07/2017
Steve Webb served as Pensions Minister for five years, followed by Ros Altmann at just 13 months, and Richard Harrington at 11 months. Natalie Tuck looks at why Guy Opperman may be the nine month Minister
Posted: 20/07/2017
Pensions Age’s latest recruit, 15 year-old work experience student Thisbe Titley, discusses her week in the industry, her views on financial education and advice
Posted: 14/07/2017
Laura Blows discusses the recent landmark Supreme Court ruling in favour of same-sex couples' pension benefits and why this is long overdue
Posted: 14/07/2017
Pensions Age’s latest recruit, 15 year-old work experience student Thisbe Titley, writes about her lack of financial education in school and after one day in the industry, what she thinks of pensions
Posted: 11/07/2017
Norton Rose Fulbright senior knowledge lawyer Lesley Harrold talks us through new draft regulations for money laundering, terrorist financing and transfer of funds
Posted: 26/06/2017
James Walsh considers the impact of the European Commission’s recent announcement on regulation of the derivatives markets
Posted: 07/06/2017
Tim Middleton discusses the importance of having a consistent Pensions Minister in the changing climate
Posted: 06/06/2017
Tiffany Tsang discusses the ABI's latest analysis on how people are using the pension flexibilities, how well product supply fulfils consumer needs and demands and what actions stakeholders can take to address challenges that pose significant risks to consumer outcomes
Posted: 05/06/2017
Natalie Tuck considers industry views on whether the FTSE 100's record highs in May were beneficial or damaging for pension schemes
Posted: 02/06/2017
Talya Misiri discusses the perceived lack of tangibility around pensions and why people may not feel in control of their retirement savings
Posted: 31/05/2017
Trowers & Hamlins senior associate Rebecca McKay questions whether employer life assurance policies within pension schemes are a hidden liability
Posted: 25/05/2017
PMI CEO Gareth Tancred discusses the role of the pensions trustee and how it has changed over time
Posted: 10/05/2017
As usual, pension policy is being used as a tool by political parties in the run up to the snap general election. Laura Blows muses on why this will always be the case, despite the need to provide a stable long-term saving environment
Posted: 05/05/2017
Pensions Age deputy editor Adam Cadle reflects on the importance of pension issues within the upcoming General Election
Posted: 05/05/2017
With the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation next year, Gowling WLG partner Jason Coates looks at the key changes for pensions
Posted: 20/04/2017
With the possibilities that could come from creating the pensions dashboard, Natalie Tuck explains why everyone needs to get involved
Posted: 13/04/2017
Former member-nominated trustees of the Oracle UK Pension Plan, Peter Lewis and Steve Seymour discuss the greatest responsibility of a pension trustee
Posted: 07/04/2017
Andrew Warwick-Thompson explains how TPR’s 21st Century Trustee initiative will improve pension scheme governance
Posted: 05/04/2017
As we mark World Water Day, Natalie Tuck looks at the opportunities for pension funds to invest in water
Posted: 22/03/2017
Royal Bank of Scotland Group Pension Fund MNT Stephen Fallowell on why not to give a 'dad lecture' to pension fund members
Posted: 20/03/2017
Natalie Tuck discusses the top regrets people claim to have at 50 and why saving for a pension should be higher on the list
Posted: 16/03/2017
ABI assistant director, head of retirement policy Rob Yuille looks at how the self-employed and those working in the gig economy could be brought into auto-enrolment
Posted: 13/03/2017
The introduction of auto-enrolment, now over four years ago, signified one of the biggest changes to pension provision in the UK for decades but the complex and unfamiliar requirements mean that some employers have inevitably not complied with the legislation throughout the implementation process discusses DLA Piper partner Claire Bell
Posted: 02/03/2017
Association of British Insurers director of long-term savings and protection policy Yvonne Braun
Posted: 28/02/2017
The Pensions Regulator executive director for regulatory policy Andrew Warwick-Thompson provides an update on the regulator's latest activities
Posted: 27/02/2017
Association of Member-Nominated Trustees association member Lee Allford discusses the problems with collective decision making amongst trustee boards
Posted: 23/02/2017
Blick Rothenberg partner Mark Abbs and senior tax manager Robert Salter look at how a lack of mobility and clarity on the treatment of pensions penalises internationally mobile employees
Posted: 20/02/2017
Sackers partner Stuart O'Brien looks at the impact of corporate governance reforms on trustee stewardship
Posted: 14/02/2017
Talya Misiri considers why people may choose to invest directly in assets rather than through their pension savings
Posted: 10/02/2017
Talya Misiri questions why it has taken so long for the sector to embrace technology
Posted: 07/02/2017
Laura Blows discusses the importance of keeping the pension scheme’s objectives in mind when making decisions
Posted: 06/02/2017
Wedlake Bell LLP head of pensions and employee benefits Justin McGilloway and trainee solicitor Katie Whitford look at the practical issues for those looking to transfer their pensions abroad as the UK prepares for Brexit
Posted: 03/02/2017
Talya Misiri considers how appealing to the emotions of the masses can lead to greater pensions engagement
Posted: 31/01/2017
Natalie Tuck looks at whether the industry is onside with the idea of compulsory data sharing for the pensions dashboard
Posted: 20/01/2017
The ACA's Bob Scott reveals the findings of its Smaller Firms Pension Survey and why a flexible state pension age may be best for society
Posted: 17/01/2017
The PMI's Tim Middleton explains why collective DC could be the answer to the most common DC problems
Posted: 17/01/2017
The PLSA's James Walsh explains why Brexit is not the only European upheaval ahead for pension funds
Posted: 17/01/2017
Disposable income amongst retired households has risen by 3.8 per cent since 2009/10, new figures from the Office for National Statistics revealed yesterday, reporter Talya Misiri takes a look at the generational divide this is causing
Posted: 11/01/2017
With news that the Treasury has not included pensions as a way to save in 2017 from an infographic it has produced, Natalie Tuck looks at why this isn't just a careless omission
Posted: 05/01/2017
Reporter Talya Misiri reflects on her first six months in the pensions industry.
Looking for a challenge in financial journalism, joining the Pensions Age team at the time that I did, (28 June 2016), was certainly that
Posted: 20/12/2016
Laura Blows reviews what has been a surprising year for the pensions industry and beyond
Posted: 20/12/2016
News editor Natalie Tuck looks at why pensions should be forgiven for being seen as 'The Grinch' and rather that companies need to be less like 'Scrooge'
Posted: 08/12/2016
The Pensions Regulator's Andrew Warwick-Thompson warns trustees that although advisers play in a key role in scheme governance, it is themselves who are ultimately accountable if anything goes wrong
Posted: 23/09/2016
The argument of the hard-up young versus the affluent old when it comes to generational debates on fairness is a 'misleading stereotype', argues pensions expert Ken MacIntyre
Posted: 30/08/2016
Deputy Editor Adam Cadle explains why the country needs to start facing reality in same sex pension cases
Posted: 12/08/2016
Elborne Mitchell LLP partner Ned Swan explains the need for pension funds to pursue credible, cost-effective legal damages to recover losses from manipulation of financial market benchmarks such as the ISDAFix
Posted: 11/08/2016
Former Pensions Minister Ros Altmann sets the record straight on her views about the triple lock and why short-term pensions policy is not the answer
Posted: 02/08/2016
There is a tension that lies at the heart of the regulation of occupational pensions; the wish to protect or enhance members' interests, and a concern not to overburden the sponsor, explains Stephenson Harwood head of employment and pensions Mark Catchpole
Posted: 29/07/2016
The Society of Pension Professional's Ian Neale examines the difficulty for UK pensions to 'keep calm and carry on' post Brexit
Posted: 19/07/2016
Law firm Elborne Mitchell's Ned Swan explains why pension funds need to sue for financial market benchmark manipulation damages, or risk law suit themselves, but that the time limit for taking action is soon
Posted: 15/07/2016
PPI senior policy researcher Daniela Silcock explores the meaning of retirement
Posted: 08/07/2016
PMI marketing and client relationship manager Judith Codling looks at what the Institute has achieved as it celebrates 40 years and what the future holds
Posted: 07/07/2016
London Business School executive fellow David Pitt-Watson explains the need for a collective retirement income arrangement
Posted: 05/07/2016
Hundreds of thousands of low-paid workers look set to miss out on a vital part of their pension unless action is taken to address a growing anomaly in the way pension tax relief is delivered to members of some DC pension schemes
Posted: 23/06/2016
ShareAction campaigns manager Lisa Nathan discusses the case for shareholder action from pension funds following the revelation of serious governance concerns at Sports Direct and WPP
Posted: 17/06/2016
The failure to deal with such large schemes in difficulty can be catastrophic, not only for the members but for the business or industry. There is no place for complacency in the UK, we would do well to learn the lessons from across the pond, Doyle Clayton partner Gino Rocco says
Posted: 16/06/2016
It’s time for the retirement solutions world to grasp this rare and untapped freedom and choice opportunity, ICM Unlimited research director Nick Eul-Barker says
Posted: 15/06/2016
"It's not hard to see who will cop the flak: the much-maligned financial services industry, vulturous rather than virtuous - a ready-made fall guy if ever there was one," Aries Insight director Ian Neale on the secondary annuity market
Posted: 13/06/2016
The SPP's Steve Hitchiner reveals that, despite its 'simplicity', the new state pension system may uncover a number of 'losers' in the long term compared to the old system
Posted: 09/06/2016
"As I say goodbye to my first pensions tour guide, I’m also happy I can’t pass it on. Now, I’m able to leave the industry knowing everybody has the freedom they deserve and the ability to have the retirement they have always wanted" - News Editor, Lauren Weymouth
Posted: 06/05/2016
"The pensions industry can breathe a sigh of relief that it has not been hit by [...] a move to flat-rate taxation or a Pensions ISA, but it will be interesting to see how long the Chancellor can or will leave the current level of incentives untouched."
Posted: 22/04/2016
"Some initial reactions to ‘Lifetime ISAs’ scented the end of dedicated pension provision. But those who believe in the value of savings being secured for retirement should not be so defeatist," says AMNT committee member Bill Trythall
Posted: 15/04/2016
The issue of national and international security is of great interest to me. I find the ways in which governments and nations strategically develop ways to combat the threats of this world fascinating and it is always a pleasure to hear of success stories. This can involve areas such as cybercrime, financial intelligence threats and also threats to national and global security. But of course, there are times when one genuinely starts to believe that the method of prevention can be the only defence, as it becomes practically impossible to completely eradicate all threats.
Posted: 01/04/2016
After a week of press reports on how we’re all going to have to work until we drop, Natalie Tuck asks, do we really care?
Posted: 04/03/2016
Laura Blows explains why, despite some ‘trust issues’ with the government, she is hoping it announces flat-rate pensions tax relief reform in the upcoming Budget, instead of a move to ISA-style taxation
Posted: 01/03/2016
Deputy Editor Adam Cadle writes about the Wild Wild West of pensions
Posted: 29/02/2016
"Your members will not have had a lifelong love affair with GMPs like some of us and they may not even be aware of something that is potentially a significant component of their benefit entitlement"
Posted: 25/02/2016
“There needs to be a great deal of care taken before further pension tax changes are made,” says ACA chairman David Fairs
Posted: 19/02/2016
"Whatever may – or may not – happen next month, it is already clear that our existing pensions tax regime is now broken to the point where radical reform is necessary", says PMI technical consultant Tim Middleton
Posted: 18/02/2016
ABI head of conduct regulation and assistant director James Bridge assesses the importance of financial advice and highlights some potential improvements that need to be made in this arena
Posted: 15/02/2016
After speaking to a co-founder of Women Against State Pension Inequality, Natalie Tuck looks into what the Waspi women are aiming for
Posted: 15/02/2016
Nest executive director of product and marketing Gavin Perera-Betts looks at how small and micro employers have dealt with the challenges triggered by auto-enrolment
Posted: 12/02/2016
Natalie Tuck pieces together the different arguments of the Women Against State Pension Inequality campaign and asks for clarity from the campaign group
Posted: 09/02/2016
"At this moment, when the world’s governments have just made a historic agreement on climate change, it is everyone’s responsibility to stand up and be counted," argues AMNT co-chair Janice Turner
Posted: 08/02/2016
Laura Blows explores how older people's work within the entertainment industry is valued by consumers, and how this respect needs to be extended to older people across all workplaces
Posted: 29/01/2016
The government's latest theatre production of 'the Budget' is set to take to the stage in March, but Lauren Weymouth questions whether the speculation around a move to a flat rate of tax relief is merely just a teaser for the show
Posted: 22/01/2016
While the government debates 'intergenerational fairness' and the state pension, Lauren Weymouth argues the younger generation are just being spoon-fed excuses for inertia
Posted: 14/01/2016
Yesterday there was a debate in the House of Commons on the rapid increase of women’s state pension age
Posted: 08/01/2016
Dear Santa, at Pensions Age we know this is a very busy time of year for you; I’m sure you, your elves and reindeer are making the final preparations for the big trip.
Posted: 21/12/2015
Deputy Editor Adam Cadle talks about the 'saviour' that could be the secondary annuities market
Posted: 11/12/2015
Laura Blows asks how the industry can possibly tame the pension scam 'beast' when even those with authority are aggravating it
Posted: 10/12/2015
Delivering his Autumn Statement on Wednesday, Chancellor George Osborne announced a number of changes affecting the pensions industry. Deputy editor Adam Cadle questions whether the well-oiled cogs of AE will grind to a halt
Posted: 27/11/2015
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