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 …
ACA Celebrates 75 Years of Supporting Better Retirement Outcomes and Shaping UK Pensions Policy
We celebrated our 75th Anniversary at Staple Inn, the historic home of the actuarial profession, with ACA Chair Chintan Gandhi reflecting on the organisation’s long-standing contribution to UK pensions policy and its enduring partnership with the Institute and Faculty of Read More ... more »»
We celebrated our 75th Anniversary at Staple Inn, the historic home of the actuarial profession, with ACA Chair Chintan Gandhi reflecting on the organisation’s long-standing contribution to UK pensions policy and its enduring partnership with the Institute and Faculty of Read More …
ACA survey – Funding regime has introduced more compliance, rather than strategic direction, for well-funded UK pension schemes
We have published new research showing that most UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are already well funded and clear on their long-term plans – with the new funding regime seen primarily as a compliance exercise rather than a driver Read More ... more »»
We have published new research showing that most UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes are already well funded and clear on their long-term plans – with the new funding regime seen primarily as a compliance exercise rather than a driver Read More …
2026 Regional Meeting presentations
Find below the slide presentations delivered to the three ACA Regional Meetings held in June 2026 in Leeds, Birmingham and Glasgow.. more »»
Find below the slide presentations delivered to the three ACA Regional Meetings held in June 2026 in Leeds, Birmingham and Glasgow..
ACA responds to Inheritance Tax on pensions: Information sharing regulations and associated documents
In response to the HMRC consultation on information sharing regulations and associated documents circulated to interested parties to implement the Government’s policy to bring unused pensions funds and death benefits within the scope of inheritance tax (IHT), we responded as follows:. more »»
In response to the HMRC consultation on information sharing regulations and associated documents circulated to interested parties to implement the Government’s policy to bring unused pensions funds and death benefits within the scope of inheritance tax (IHT), we responded as follows:.

