All auto-enrolment articles
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NewsDC retirees risk running out of savings without major reforms, warns IFS
A major new report has called for the government to reform its regulations to support DC savers in retirement.
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NewsPLSA Investment Conference: Lessons from overseas for DC engagement
The UK pensions industry must learn important lessons from defined contribution (DC) models around the world, in order to improve outcomes for savers.
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OpinionPension transfers: A year of lessons and the road ahead
People’s Partnership CEO Patrick Heath-Lay addresses the substantial problems that the industry faces regarding pension transfers.
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NewsData shows gender pension gap is growing
New studies illustrate that the pension savings gap between men and women is growing and will continue to do so without positive action from employers and policymakers.
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FeaturesHow to improve pension outcomes without a Pensions Review
Following the government’s decision to postpone the second phase of the Pensions Review, what can the industry do to improve pension outcomes without waiting for more legislation?
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NewsOutlook 2025: The pensions industry’s wishlist for the new year
Pensions Expert spoke to six major industry groups to find out what they want to see happen in 2025, from the Pensions Review and the Pension Schemes Bill to trustee powers and improvements to member outcomes.
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FeaturesHow master trusts are diversifying Sharia offerings with sukuk bonds
Master trusts are transforming Sharia-compliant pension funds to now include sukuk bonds in a bid to reduce risk for workers approaching retirement.
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NewsAdequacy stage of Pensions Review ‘delayed by Treasury’
The government has postponed the adequacy phase of its Pensions Review, according to reports, following significant recent increases to business costs.
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NewsRaise contributions to diffuse pensions ‘timebomb’, government told
The government must prioritise raising the default minimum level of contributions to defined contribution pension schemes, according to retail investment firm Tillit.
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NewsRegulators urged to collaborate on ‘targeted support’ for DC savers
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has called for trust-based defined contribution pension schemes to be included in proposals to allow “targeted support” for savers.
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NewsSavers lack knowledge of retirement income needs, research shows
Nearly a third of people do not know how much they should save for their pensions, according to new research.
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OpinionIt’s time to shout about exceptional pension schemes
The PLSA’s new director of policy and advocacy Zoe Alexander calls for pension schemes to speak out about best practice and the many ways they are supporting members.
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NewsBudget 2024: National insurance hike ‘terrible news’ for pension adequacy efforts
Changes announced in the budget today (30 October) could make it more difficult to increase pension contributions and may even lead to reductions, according to industry commentators.
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NewsTaking automatic enrolment beyond pensions
The success of auto-enrolment into pension funds should be extended to help people build up short-term savings, according to a new report.
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NewsPLSA urges caution on potential tax relief changes
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has urged the government to tread carefully regarding potential changes to pension tax relief in next month’s Budget.
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FeaturesHow master trust regulation is evolving
Master trust supervision has evolved to focus on investments, data and innovation, the Pensions Regulator (TPR) has said.
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NewsData casts doubt on Conservatives’ state pension pledge
Data from LCP has called into question the Conservative Party’s “triple lock plus” policy and its promise to pensioners that they will “never” be taxed on their state pension.
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OpinionHow do you solve a problem like small pension pots?
The lifetime provider model may not be the answer to the rising number of small pots, but the industry still needs to solve this growing problem.
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NewsWhat does Labour have in store for the pensions industry?
The Labour party last week set out its plans for reform of the financial services sector, including several proposals affecting pensions. We asked industry commentators for their views.
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NewsThink tank praises ‘pot for life’ plans
The SMF’s latest briefing note features an appeal from the pensions minister calling for views from industry experts.