Future pension reform could see further divergence between DC and DB pension regimes, with a reduction in higher rate tax relief on DC pensions only, but greater flexibility in regards to access. ...
Market volatility since the outbreak of the global pandemic triggered wild variations in the value of defined contribution pension plans. The so-called global indicator of “fear” among investors - the CBOE VIX Index...
Ditching the state pension triple lock in favour of a ‘double lock’ is unlikely to save the government money, according to a new policy paper from the Pensions Policy Institute. It recommends...
Larger occupational pension schemes and master trusts could be compelled to improve reporting over climate change risks, under proposals published by the Department of Work and Pensions today. In its consultation paper...
Pension firms are calling for temporary adjustments to the triple lock, amid reports that there are disagreements between the Prime Minister and Chancellor about whether this guarantee should be maintained. Boris Johnson...
Inflation has risen in July, with prices rising 1 per cent year-on-year, according to the latest figures from the Office of National Statistics This is a significant increase on the 0.6 per...
Learning from other countries’ pension reforms is difficult to do as the political and economic context from which such systems emerge are often very different. This means that it is not usually...
Pension deficits have continued to rise during July, despite the economic lockdown easing, according to the latest data from Mercer. Its Pensions Risk Survey data shows the accounting deficit of the DB...
The Pension Schemes Bill has been approved in the House of Lords and will be taken through the House of Commons later this year. There are a number of proposals in this...
The Public Accounts Committee has called for a review of pension tax relief, to ensure it is effective and providing value for money. This is part of a wider review into tax...
