All Association of British Insurers articles
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OpinionCommunicating collective DC: Handle with care
With collective defined contribution rules now laid before parliament, Roberto Marrocco, a policy adviser at the Association of British Insurers, explains why communicating this new structure needs care and attention to detail.
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In DepthIn Depth: The last-ditch campaign to save salary sacrifice
The pensions industry has rallied in a last-ditch attempt to dissuade the government from changing salary sacrifice rules, just days ahead of the Budget.
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FeaturesOne year until the dashboards deadline: What’s still to do?
There is less than 12 months to go until the 31 October 2026 deadline, when all pension schemes and providers in scope must connect to the pensions dashboards Central Digital Architecture.
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OpinionABI: Supporting the ‘Pay Your Pension Some Attention’ campaign
It’s Pensions Awareness Week, and Emily-Mae Collins of the Association of British Insurers outlines the many positive intiatives that will help consumers pay their pension some attention.
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NewsMore clarity needed on targeted support proposals, industry tells FCA
The Association of Professional Pension Trustees, the Society of Pension Professionals, and the Association of British Insurers have all called for changes to the regulator’s proposals for targeted support.
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FeaturesHow to keep consumers coming back to pensions dashboards
As the Money and Pensions Service gears up to test its MoneyHelper pensions dashboard, Ellie Duncan explores how the industry can ensure that consumers get the most from this new service.
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FeaturesGetting from ‘view only’ to ‘interactive’: what dashboards could do next
Pensions dashboards are being heralded by the industry as a tool that will encourage consumers to locate and engage with their pension pots. But once the data is viewable, what could happen next?
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OpinionHow will targeted support shape guidance for pension scheme members?
The Association of British Insurers’ George Ritchie explores the Financial Conduct Authority’s targeted support plans and what they mean for the help trustees can give to their pension scheme’s members.
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NewsPrivate sector providers essential to dashboards success, says ABI
The Association of British Insurers has called for the government to reaffirm its commitment to facilitating private sector pensions dashboards, and to set a timeline for implementation.
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OpinionWhy payroll savings is a great idea – and how the finance industry can deliver it
Payroll savings, sidecar savings, emergency savings – whatever you call it, the idea is gaining in popularity. Rob Yuille of the Association of British Insurers explores the different proposals and the many questions that need to be addressed.
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OpinionRecognising the role of annuities in the UK’s growth agenda
Hetty Ahern of the Association of British Insurers explores how the insurance sector can – and does – support the UK’s growth investment agenda.
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OpinionThe 2024 Mansion House reforms: from theory to practice
Maria Busca, a senior policy adviser at the Association of British Insurers (ABI), argues that central to the chancellor’s planned reforms is making the UK a more investable destination.
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OpinionA pension scheme consolidation wishlist
The Association of British Insurers’ Rob Yuille outlines the changes that are needed to make consolidation a success in the trust-based and contract-based worlds.
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NewsFCA proposes ‘targeted support’ for vulnerable pension savers
The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is considering giving pension providers the ability to provide “targeted support” to certain groups of people to help them make decisions about their retirement savings.
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NewsGovt launches National Wealth Fund to drive pension fund investment
The government has officially launched the National Wealth Fund and announced reforms to other public institutions to encourage additional pension fund investment into high-growth UK companies.
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OpinionTrade-offs, dependencies and unintended consequences
The pensions industry needs to “leave it all on the track” to get the best outcomes from changing government policies, writes Rob Yuille of the Association of British Insurers.
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OpinionPensions adequacy: Why this broken record keeps spinning
The ABI’s Ben Infield explores how the pensions industry can push for higher contributions and better outcomes for members.
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NewsPension savers urged to track down missing £26bn
The pensions industry is hoping the second annual Pay Your Pension Some Attention, #Pensionattention, campaign will encourage people to track down lost pensions and save more into the ones they have.
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OpinionDecumulation: people need help to make choices
The DWP's consultation on pension choices needs to be clearer on what duties it will introduce and how they might work.
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NewsDecumulation call for evidence: Communication is key if scheme members are to be more informed
Industry says DWP call for evidence to help savers make informed decisions was overdue but more work is needed to communicate any enhanced options to members.