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:.
ACA calls for three key additions to TPR strategy paper
We have recommended a few key additions in our response to TPR’s consultation on its future strategy, see below: more »»
We have recommended a few key additions in our response to TPR’s consultation on its future strategy, see below:
ACA comments on TPR corporate strategy consultation
We welcome the opportunity to comment on The Pension Regulator’s (TPR’s) corporate strategy and we broadly agree with its priorities, as set out in the consultation document. There are however a few additional important issues which we would like to Read More ... more »»
We welcome the opportunity to comment on The Pension Regulator’s (TPR’s) corporate strategy and we broadly agree with its priorities, as set out in the consultation document. There are however a few additional important issues which we would like to Read More …
New ACA Chair, Chintan Gandhi, sets out vision for a fairer, more sustainable UK pensions system
The Association has elected Chintan Gandhi as its new Chair. A Partner at Aon, he takes office on 1 June 2026 succeeding Isio’s Stewart Hastie. More… more »»
The Association has elected Chintan Gandhi as its new Chair. A Partner at Aon, he takes office on 1 June 2026 succeeding Isio’s Stewart Hastie. More…
6 May 2026 – Professional trusteeship
TPR is engaging with the largest Professional Trustee firms and other key stakeholders with the aims of identifying best practice, benefits and risks associated with Professional Trusteeship. David Turner and Maria Evgenidou-Wright talked about this work and TPR’s future plans Read More ... more »»
TPR is engaging with the largest Professional Trustee firms and other key stakeholders with the aims of identifying best practice, benefits and risks associated with Professional Trusteeship. David Turner and Maria Evgenidou-Wright talked about this work and TPR’s future plans Read More …
ACA Chair comments on TPR Annual Funding Statement as more DB schemes look to run-on
ACA Chair, Stewart Hastie comments on the Annual Funding Statement issued by The Pensions Regulator today as follows: more »»
ACA Chair, Stewart Hastie comments on the Annual Funding Statement issued by The Pensions Regulator today as follows:
ACA launches Student Pensions Essay Competition in celebration of its 75th year
Are you or do you know a UK-registered student with an interest in the future of pensions and long-term saving? If so, our Student Essay Competition for a prize of up to £3,000 is open for entries! More… more »»
Are you or do you know a UK-registered student with an interest in the future of pensions and long-term saving? If so, our Student Essay Competition for a prize of up to £3,000 is open for entries! More…

