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22nd May 202324th May 2023 David Robertson

ACA Chair at APPG on Pensions lunch ‘sees real progress in pensions’

ACA Chair, Steven Taylor said: “I think we are beginning to make real progress in the battle for good quality pensions for the next generation” in speech at APPG on Pensions also addressed by Laura Trott, Pensions Minister. More… more »»

12th May 2023 David Robertson

ACA Chair says savers need new pension solutions to ‘thrive’ with buy-outs of private sector DB schemes likely to accelerate

Speaking at a pension industry dinner attended by a wide range of guests from the sector, ACA Chair, Steven Taylor said that despite generally improving funding positions it was very unlikely that DB pension scheme coverage of private sector employees Read More ... more »»

26th April 202326th April 2023 David Robertson

ACA says the regulatory framework remains unfit for open DB schemes to thrive.

In our response to the WPSC Call for Evidence: Defined Benefit pensions schemes, we are sceptical that the DB regulatory framework – without radical change – will allow open schemes to ‘thrive’. We also say we expect buy-in and buy-out Read More ... more »»

27th March 2023 David Robertson

ACA says it supports full development of CDC schemes, which should be a legislative priority over the next year

Our response to the DWP consultation supports the full development of CDC schemes, which should be a legislative priority over the next year: more »»

Our response to the DWP consultation supports the full development of CDC schemes, which should be a legislative priority over the next year:

22nd March 2023 David Robertson

ACA says the Funding Code Regulations need to better gel with the Code’s greater flexibility

In our response to the DB Funding Code consultations we say Regulations need to better gel with the Code’s greater flexibility in order to give schemes and sponsors the certainty they need. more »»

In our response to the DB Funding Code consultations we say Regulations need to better gel with the Code’s greater flexibility in order to give schemes and sponsors the certainty they need.

15th March 2023 David Robertson

ACA welcomes pension tax easements in Budget

We commented on the Chancellor’s Budget today as follows: more »»

We commented on the Chancellor’s Budget today as follows:

16th December 2022 David Robertson

ACA Chair welcomes DB Funding Code consultation

ACA Chair, Steven Taylor has welcomed TPR’s consultation on the new DB Funding Code published today… more »»

ACA Chair, Steven Taylor has welcomed TPR’s consultation on the new DB Funding Code published today…

2nd December 2022 David Robertson

ACA Chair agrees it is right to renew focus on systemic risks as LDI evolves

Speaking at an industry dinner held this week, with guests from the industry, regulators, civil servants and members of Parliament, ACA Chair, Steven Taylor addressed key topical and priority areas in pensions. More… more »»

16th November 202216th November 2022 David Robertson

ACA evidence to Select Committee highlights need for evolution of LDI in face of market challenges

In our evidence to the Work & Pensions Select Committee, we say that whilst LDI remains fit for purpose, given recent experiences, we anticipate there will be changes in standard market practice in the operational of LDI arrangements, such as Read More ... more »»

8th November 2022 David Robertson

ACA Chair calls on new Pensions Minister to work closely with industry and favour flexibility to address key pensions challenges

ACA Chair, Steven Taylor, has written to Laura Trott, the new Pensions Minister, calling on her to favour increased flexibility in the public policy approach to boosting pensions and saving during difficult economic circumstances… more »»