Please find below links to Association responses to consultations conducted by Government Departments and other bodies. Providing input and comment on public policy and topical issues is one of the principal roles of the Association. These responses to a wide range of government departments, regulatory and other bodies are archived below in date order:
Consultation Responses
ACA response to FRC post implementation review: TASs feedback
The Association has responded to the FRC post implementation review of TASs. See… more »»
The Association has responded to the FRC post implementation review of TASs. See…
Response to proposed revision to FRC’s AS TM1: Statutory Money Purchase Illustrations (SMPIs) consultation
We support the general principle of amending AS TM1 to provide greater consistency for recipients of SMPIs where individuals have several different pension policies, particularly in the context of information to be provided on pension dashboards. However, we have concerns Read More ... more »»
We support the general principle of amending AS TM1 to provide greater consistency for recipients of SMPIs where individuals have several different pension policies, particularly in the context of information to be provided on pension dashboards. However, we have concerns Read More …
ACA responds to Facilitating Investment in Illiquid Assets consultation
The ACA has responded to the DWP consultation on Facilitation Investment in Illiquid Assets. The response recognises the benefits that investing in illiquid assets may bring to members, but says it isn’t convinced the proposals to incorporate statements in oft Read More ... more »»
The ACA has responded to the DWP consultation on Facilitation Investment in Illiquid Assets. The response recognises the benefits that investing in illiquid assets may bring to members, but says it isn’t convinced the proposals to incorporate statements in oft Read More …
Response to TPR consultation on Code of Practice for authorisation and supervision of CDC schemes
Our response highlights a number of areas in which we would like to see changes made. However, the draft Code is already a very helpful document and we would encourage the Regulator to finalise this as soon as possible, to Read More ... more »»
Our response highlights a number of areas in which we would like to see changes made. However, the draft Code is already a very helpful document and we would encourage the Regulator to finalise this as soon as possible, to Read More …
ACA comments on Pension Scheme Pays reporting: information and notice deadlines
ACA comments on the draft regulations published on 18 February 2022 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-legislation-the-registered-pension-schemes-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-2022, which work alongside and help trigger some of the recent changes by Finance Act 2022 to Finance Act 2004 (FA04) modifying the mandatory Scheme Pays (MSP) information and Read More ... more »»
ACA comments on the draft regulations published on 18 February 2022 https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/draft-legislation-the-registered-pension-schemes-miscellaneous-amendments-regulations-2022, which work alongside and help trigger some of the recent changes by Finance Act 2022 to Finance Act 2004 (FA04) modifying the mandatory Scheme Pays (MSP) information and Read More …
ACA response to draft Pensions Dashboards regulations
In our response to the DWP Consultation on draft Pensions Dashboards regulations, whilst supportive of the policy intent, we have called for a further consultation on the regulations due to gaps and lack of clarity found in the initial draft. more »»
In our response to the DWP Consultation on draft Pensions Dashboards regulations, whilst supportive of the policy intent, we have called for a further consultation on the regulations due to gaps and lack of clarity found in the initial draft.
Evidence to WPC on Protecting pension savers – five years on from the Pension Freedoms: Saving for later life
In our evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry we noted that whilst automatic enrolment (AE) has been successful in significantly increasing pension participation, but we are concerned this has created a false sense of security amongst many savers, Read More ... more »»
In our evidence to the Work and Pensions Committee inquiry we noted that whilst automatic enrolment (AE) has been successful in significantly increasing pension participation, but we are concerned this has created a false sense of security amongst many savers, Read More …
Response to consultation on Enabling Investment in Productive Finance
We are encouraged to see the Government responding to industry feedback in relation to supporting defined contribution (DC) scheme investment in productive finance. However, we highlight that the charge cap itself has not to date been the only barrier… more »»
We are encouraged to see the Government responding to industry feedback in relation to supporting defined contribution (DC) scheme investment in productive finance. However, we highlight that the charge cap itself has not to date been the only barrier…
Response to IASB Exposure Draft ED/2021/3 Disclosure requirements in IFRS Standards
We support the IASB’s development of objectives-based disclosure requirements for IAS 19. However, we believe that a more comprehensive mandatory minimum disclosure requirements for each objective should be clearly set out for IAS 19 in order to ensure comparability and Read More ... more »»
We support the IASB’s development of objectives-based disclosure requirements for IAS 19. However, we believe that a more comprehensive mandatory minimum disclosure requirements for each objective should be clearly set out for IAS 19 in order to ensure comparability and Read More …
ACA responds to Climate and Investment Reporting consultation
Our submission to the DWP consultation represents the views of our Climate Risk Group, Investment Committee and Defined Contribution Committee, who represent our members in the important areas of climate change risk and investments. We feel it important to indicate Read More ... more »»
Our submission to the DWP consultation represents the views of our Climate Risk Group, Investment Committee and Defined Contribution Committee, who represent our members in the important areas of climate change risk and investments. We feel it important to indicate Read More …

