ACA Survey on new DB Funding Code
The ACA’s survey conducted in the summer of 2026 revealed that the most significant impact of the new funding regime, from a scheme funding perspective, was the introduction of an expense reserve. There was an overwhelming feeling that beyond this, Read More ... more »»
The ACA’s survey conducted in the summer of 2026 revealed that the most significant impact of the new funding regime, from a scheme funding perspective, was the introduction of an expense reserve. There was an overwhelming feeling that beyond this, Read More …
ACA calls for balanced TPR guidance to avoid undermining Government investment ambitions
We have welcomed DWP’s consultation on regulations for defined benefit (DB) pension scheme surplus flexibility but has warned forthcoming guidance for trustees from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) must strike the right balance by making the safeguarding of members’ existing benefits Read More ... more »»
We have welcomed DWP’s consultation on regulations for defined benefit (DB) pension scheme surplus flexibility but has warned forthcoming guidance for trustees from The Pensions Regulator (TPR) must strike the right balance by making the safeguarding of members’ existing benefits Read More …
ACA responds to consultation on Surplus Flexibilities for Defined Benefit Pension Schemes
We have welcomed the opportunity to comment on the draft regulations and support the intention to implement the new surplus flexibilities from April 2027. However. our response includes a number of recommendations on both the regulations and the guidance that Read More ... more »»
We have welcomed the opportunity to comment on the draft regulations and support the intention to implement the new surplus flexibilities from April 2027. However. our response includes a number of recommendations on both the regulations and the guidance that Read More …
ACA responds to fairer end to relationships: consultation document
The ACA welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Ministry of Justice consultation. We responded in the capacity of a representative body for professional advisors who provide advice to a range of occupational pension schemes. The vast majority of Read More ... more »»
The ACA welcomes the opportunity to provide input to the Ministry of Justice consultation. We responded in the capacity of a representative body for professional advisors who provide advice to a range of occupational pension schemes. The vast majority of Read More …
ACA responds to DWP consultations on transfers and AE alternative quality requirements
We have responded to two DWP consultations this week broadly welcoming their content, whilst highlighting a number of areas that DWP needs to address in their final decisions on both updates to transfer regulations and AE alternative quality requirements. more »»
We have responded to two DWP consultations this week broadly welcoming their content, whilst highlighting a number of areas that DWP needs to address in their final decisions on both updates to transfer regulations and AE alternative quality requirements.
ACA responds to Automatic enrolment: alternative quality requirements for workplace schemes
We responded to ythe DWP consultation on the above quality requirements noting the tests are well established and understood and we support retaining the current requirements without changes. more »»
We responded to ythe DWP consultation on the above quality requirements noting the tests are well established and understood and we support retaining the current requirements without changes.
ACA responds to Protecting Pension Savers – Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021
We welcome the DWP consideration of improvements to these regulations. We strongly support the removal of the amber flag for overseas investments, and explicit legislative provision for transfers to reputable schemes to be processed efficiently. We also support additional flexibility Read More ... more »»
We welcome the DWP consideration of improvements to these regulations. We strongly support the removal of the amber flag for overseas investments, and explicit legislative provision for transfers to reputable schemes to be processed efficiently. We also support additional flexibility Read More …
ACA warns 15 million workers risk inadequate retirement incomes and urges Pensions Commission to back CDC and auto-enrolment reforms
The ACA Pensions Adequacy Working Group has submitted our report to the Pensions Commission, setting out a package of reforms aimed at improving sustainable retirement income for under-pensioned groups. The report notes that while automatic enrolment has significantly increased pension Read More ... more »»
The ACA Pensions Adequacy Working Group has submitted our report to the Pensions Commission, setting out a package of reforms aimed at improving sustainable retirement income for under-pensioned groups. The report notes that while automatic enrolment has significantly increased pension Read More …
ACA warns 15 million workers risk inadequate retirement incomes and urges Pensions Commission to back CDC and auto-enrolment reforms
The ACA Pensions Adequacy Working Group has submitted its report to the Pensions Commission, setting out a package of reforms aimed at improving sustainable retirement income for under-pensioned groups. The report notes that while automatic enrolment has significantly increased pension Read More ... more »»
The ACA Pensions Adequacy Working Group has submitted its report to the Pensions Commission, setting out a package of reforms aimed at improving sustainable retirement income for under-pensioned groups. The report notes that while automatic enrolment has significantly increased pension Read More …
ACA responds to HMRC on Guaranteed minimum pension conversion provisions: draft regulations
We made a response to the consultation on draft secondary legislation amending Finance Act 2004 for calculating pension input amounts for annual allowance purposes following guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) conversion. We welcome the opportunity to provide input. We responded in Read More ... more »»
We made a response to the consultation on draft secondary legislation amending Finance Act 2004 for calculating pension input amounts for annual allowance purposes following guaranteed minimum pension (GMP) conversion. We welcome the opportunity to provide input. We responded in Read More …
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