Press Releases – Page 15 – ACA – Association of Consulting Actuaries

11th November 201911th November 2019 David Robertson

Demand for greater flexibility to address younger employees pensions and savings needs

Our latest survey report found a demand for greater flexibility in savings and pensions products to be made available to younger workers to increase overall savings levels. Also acceptance from employers that a range of actions are needed to meet mounting Read More ... more »»

4th November 20191st November 2019 David Robertson

Pension tax regime must be simplified says ACA survey findings

In the third report of our 2019 Pension trends survey we found employers are disillusioned with the impact of the present pension tax regime and are calling for major changes, including simplification, from the incoming Chancellor… more »»

22nd October 20191st November 2019 David Robertson

Survey reports widespread indecision and worries over complexity and cost of GMP equalisation

Our 2019 Pension trends survey has found employers are concerned about the complexity and cost associated with the equalisation of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs), with many employers remaining undecided on how they should respond to the legal requirement to act… more »»

16th October 20191st November 2019 David Robertson

Survey finds missed opportunity to boost pension contributions in Pensions Bill

In the first of a series of reports of the ACA’s 2019 Pension trends survey, we found employer support for Pensions Bill measures, but the survey findings suggest an ‘opportunity has been lost’ to build on the success of automatic Read More ... more »»

7th October 2019 David Robertson

ACA survey findings: support for key measures to be included in Pensions Bill

The headline results published today from the ACA 2019 Pension trends survey shows employer support for the ACA’s five key policy priorities, some of which go beyond current expectations of the contents of the Pensions Bill… more »»

27th September 2019 David Robertson

ACA Chair says pensions and savings challenges persist, but public policy reforms are making an impact

Speaking at the Annual Dinner of the Association, Jenny Condron, Chair of the Association, outlined her views on outstanding pensions and savings issues in public policy and the progress being made. more »»

Speaking at the Annual Dinner of the Association, Jenny Condron, Chair of the Association, outlined her views on outstanding pensions and savings issues in public policy and the progress being made.

7th August 2019 David Robertson

ACA says pension tax changes must be fair for all

The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) has commented that it is glad to hear that Treasury will be “reviewing how the tapered Annual Allowance supports the delivery of public services”. Commenting on the Statement, Karen Goldschmidt, Chair of the ACA’s Read More ... more »»

31st July 2019 David Robertson

Call for truly flexible savings product to help re-balance intergenerational differences

A particular concern for younger generations is the need to save separately for competing savings needs, such as for retirement and house purchases. For many this risks insufficient savings being directed in any individual savings area or for one area Read More ... more »»

10th June 2019 David Robertson

ACA supports flexible savings vehicles for retirement and house purchases

The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) welcomes the debate sparked by the Housing Secretary, James Brokenshire’s, proposal to allow first-time buyers to use part of their pension pot as a deposit, namely that the ability for future generations to save Read More ... more »»

10th May 2019 David Robertson

Strong support from sponsors and trustees for ‘model scheme’ to simplify DB benefits alongside GMP conversion

Speaking at their Annual Chair’s Dinner, attended by leading figures from the worlds of pensions, financial services and officialdom, Jenny Condron, Chair of the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) outlines support for DB simplification initiative and pension tax reform… more »»