ACA News – December 2020
ACA responds to TPR strategy paper
We broadly agree with the strategic priorities set out in the document. Whilst we agree that TPR should continue to increase its oversight of DC pension savings, we envisage that DB pensions will continue to require significant regulatory oversight for Read More ... more »»
We broadly agree with the strategic priorities set out in the document. Whilst we agree that TPR should continue to increase its oversight of DC pension savings, we envisage that DB pensions will continue to require significant regulatory oversight for Read More …
ACA Survey reports huge increase in member interest in ESG should be a wake-up call for lagging pensions industry
In the fourth of a series of reports we have found a huge increase in member interest in investments in socially responsible, environmental and climate areas. This substantial engagement from members does not appear to have been matched by strategic Read More ... more »»
In the fourth of a series of reports we have found a huge increase in member interest in investments in socially responsible, environmental and climate areas. This substantial engagement from members does not appear to have been matched by strategic Read More …
Employers support higher minimum contributions, but more than a quarter say COVID has increased the number of employees leaving pension schemes
ACA has found very strong support from employers for key automatic enrolment (AE) reforms. 6 in 10 employers think more flexibility would lead to higher saving and most larger employers support minimum contributions increasing to 10% from April 2022. Pension Read More ... more »»
ACA has found very strong support from employers for key automatic enrolment (AE) reforms. 6 in 10 employers think more flexibility would lead to higher saving and most larger employers support minimum contributions increasing to 10% from April 2022. Pension Read More …
Recording of Promoting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Sessional Meeting
ACA says survey finds support for Pension Scheme Bill measures, but 82% don’t want to see multiple dashboards
In the second of a series of reports outlining the findings of the ACA’s 2020 Pension trends survey, we found strong support from employers for TPR’s proposed two-track compliance process for funding defined benefit schemes and half of the respondents Read More ... more »»
In the second of a series of reports outlining the findings of the ACA’s 2020 Pension trends survey, we found strong support from employers for TPR’s proposed two-track compliance process for funding defined benefit schemes and half of the respondents Read More …
ACA responds to 2021-2 PPF Levy Consultation
Find below a copy of the ACA’s response to the Levy consultaton… more »»
Find below a copy of the ACA’s response to the Levy consultaton…
ACA Survey Report 1: Employers push for pension tax reforms
The first report of this year’s ACA Pension trends survey finds employers are saying pension tax regime is not fit for purpose. Report also covers progress towards equalising GMPs… more »»
The first report of this year’s ACA Pension trends survey finds employers are saying pension tax regime is not fit for purpose. Report also covers progress towards equalising GMPs…
Placard – Trying to keep up!
As advisers we are able to keep up with the deluge of consultations, but how are trustees and employers expected to be able to digest and prioritise this onslaught, particularly in the current environment where their attention might (understandably) be Read More ... more »»
As advisers we are able to keep up with the deluge of consultations, but how are trustees and employers expected to be able to digest and prioritise this onslaught, particularly in the current environment where their attention might (understandably) be Read More …
ACA Chair comments on TPR guidance concerning distressed sponsors
ACA Chair, Patrick Bloomfield, comments on the TPR guidance issued today concerning distressed sponsors… more »»
ACA Chair, Patrick Bloomfield, comments on the TPR guidance issued today concerning distressed sponsors…

