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

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 »»

26th April 201926th April 2019 David Robertson

ACA calls for radical simplification of DB benefits and welcomes GMP conversion guidance as a necessary first step

We welcome DWP’s GMP conversion guidance (published last week) as a first step in the journey to achieving not only GMP equalisation but the ultimate goal of genuine simplification of the DB pensions landscape more »»

5th March 2019 David Robertson

ACA comments on TPR Annual Funding Statement

Whilst welcoming the Statement, the ACA notes that there will continue to be cases where it will be very difficult to identify the correct balance between approaches that are needed to sustain ongoing businesses and the funding necessary to support the needs of Read More ... more »»

1st February 2019 David Robertson

ACA stresses importance of simplification as stepping stone to successful DB consolidation

In a response to the DWP consultation on DB Consolidation we welcome the Government’s proposals to support the development DB consolidators (or ‘superfunds’). However as we said in our recent paper we believe that a stepping stone to achieving successful Read More ... more »»

28th January 201928th January 2019 David Robertson

ACA Welcomes Pensions Dashboards, but cautions on timetable and unresolved issues

In a response to the DWP consultation on the Pensions Dashboards, submitted today, the Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) expressed strong support for the initiative, whilst warning about the care needed in managing user expectations and not rushing its implementation more »»