Latest articles from Amy Austin

True scale of pension scams unknown, says PPI

On the go: The “true scale” of pension scams remains unknown, as only a minority are reported and data is not collected in comparable ways across the industry, the Pensions Policy Institute has warned.

Regulator warns trustees to prioritise pension switches

On the go: The Pensions Regulator has urged trustees to prioritise pension switches and ensure they are completed in good time, in an attempt to ensure savers do not miss out during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Govt could scrap pensions triple lock to reduce virus debt

On the go: The pensions triple lock could be scrapped in the near future as the government looks to recoup the hundreds of billions of pounds it has spent on Covid-19 support.

Aviva launches online scam reporting service

On the go: Aviva has launched an online scam reporting service in response to the influx of fraudulent activity by those exploiting the coronavirus crisis and people’s vulnerability at this time.

Moving house causing savers to lose £19.4bn in pensions

On the go: There are about 1.6m pension pots worth £19.4bn that are going unclaimed due to savers failing to contact their pension provider when they move house, according to the Association of British Insurers.

Pensions Regulator names new auto-enrolment director

On the go: The Pensions Regulator has appointed Mel Charles as director of automatic enrolment, following the departure of Darren Ryder earlier this year.

Govt extends scheme pays deadline for NHS workers

On the go: The government has extended the National Health Service scheme pays deadline by three months to stop workers being hit by unexpected tax bills as a result of the tapered annual allowance.

Govt suspends tax rule for returning NHS workers

On the go: The government has temporarily suspended tax rules that could have seen returning NHS workers hit with a significant tax charge on their pensions income.

Scottish govt bows to pressure over NHS death benefits

On the go: The Scottish government has agreed that all NHS staff providing frontline treatment to Covid-19 patients will receive full death benefits under the NHS pension scheme, including those returning on a temporary basis.

Waspi women call for state pension access

On the go: A group of women born in the 1950s affected by an increase in the state pension age has called on the government to give early access to the state pension for those affected by the coronavirus outbreak.