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How freedom and choice reshaped retirement – and what we can do next
The concept of retirement and decumulation was fundamentally changed a decade ago, writes Kirsty Ross – and it’s time the pensions industry caught up.
DB surplus release: Three key questions to drive better outcomes
The government’s plan to permit the extraction of surplus assets marks a pivotal moment for DB pensions but needs careful handling, writes Alex Beecraft of the Society of Pension Professionals.
Why member nominated trustees are as important as ever
In her valedictory column ahead of stepping down as co-chair of the Association of Member Nominated Trustees, Janice Turner looks forward to what lies ahead for those responsible for pension benefits.
Financial distress: When a trustee’s role steps up a gear
What happens when a pension scheme’s sponsoring employer becomes financially distressed? There are many options and elements to consider – and it’s not all about the Pension Protection Fund, says Vidett’s Kevin Dolan.
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Policymakers should focus on pension beneficiaries to boost the UK economy
2025-03-26T00:00:00+00:00By Fiona Reynolds and David Pinkus
Fiona Reynolds and David Pinkus of the Coller Pensions Institute call for the government to refocus its pension reforms on ensuring the best outcomes for members.
Recognising the role of annuities in the UK’s growth agenda
2025-03-19T00:00:00+00:00By Hetty Ahern
Hetty Ahern of the Association of British Insurers explores how the insurance sector can – and does – support the UK’s growth investment agenda.
The concerns of Gen Z and the changing landscape for retirement saving
2025-03-17T00:00:00+00:00By Shantel Okello
Shantel Okello, a policy researcher at the Pensions Policy Institute, delves into the findings of a new report into the retirement savings challenges faced by young people.
A decade of ‘freedom and choice’: Time to rethink advice provision
2025-03-10T00:00:00+00:00
Glyn Bradley of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries looks back on a decade of pension freedoms and ahead to how we can make the policy work better for members.
Pension transfers: A year of lessons and the road ahead
2025-03-10T00:00:00+00:00By Fiona Reynolds, David Pinkus and Patrick Heath-Lay
People’s Partnership CEO Patrick Heath-Lay addresses the substantial problems that the industry faces regarding pension transfers.
More work needed on PPF levy: Railpen
2025-03-05T00:00:00+00:00
The planned reduction in the PPF levy is a welcome reform, but there’s still work to do, argues Railpen’s pensions policy manager Tim Miller.
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