Press Releases – Page 8 – ACA – Association of Consulting Actuaries

13th October 202212th October 2022 David Robertson

ACA says DWP draft regulations will undermine Government’s growth agenda…need for review alongside draft Code

Objective of regulations welcomed, but we have significant concerns that the proposed legislation is insufficiently flexible and reduces the ‘scheme specific’ element of the current funding regime – replacing it with an industry standard approach, only permitting limited variation in Read More ... more »»

6th October 20225th October 2022 David Robertson

ACA comment on recent government bond market volatility

Our Chair, Steven Taylor, says that following significant recent government bond market movements, defined benefit pension schemes need to review hedging strategies to ensure they protect schemes effectively in times of market stress… more »»

20th September 202217th September 2022 David Robertson

ACA evidence to Treasury Select Committee on value of pensions tax relief and reforms

We have submitted evidence to a Treasury Select Committee inquiry on the good value for money provided by pension tax relief, whilst highlighting areas where the regime could be improved… more »»

We have submitted evidence to a Treasury Select Committee inquiry on the good value for money provided by pension tax relief, whilst highlighting areas where the regime could be improved…

8th September 20229th September 2022 David Robertson

ACA statement on the death of HM The Queen

ACA statement on the death of HM The Queen We were all very sad to hear the news of the death of Her Majesty The Queen. I join with our Committee members and all members of the Association in Read More ... more »»

25th July 2022 David Robertson

ACA responds to DWP consultation on Helping savers understand pension choices

ACA response to consultation highlights importance of actions throughout the pensions journey… more »»

ACA response to consultation highlights importance of actions throughout the pensions journey…

31st May 202230th May 2022 David Robertson

ACA expresses concern at FRC’s ‘radical’ proposals on accumulation rates and on dashboards guidance

In our response to the FRC’s consultation on the proposed revision to AS TM1: Statutory Money Purchase Illustrations (SMPIs) we have concerns about some of the proposals, which we set out in the answers to the questions, including the proposals Read More ... more »»

23rd May 202221st May 2022 David Robertson

New ACA Chair, Steven Taylor, highlights Key Objectives for the next two years

The Association has elected Steven Taylor FIA as its new Chair. A Partner and Corporate pensions advisor at Lane Clark and Peacock, he takes office on 1 June 2022 succeeding Patrick Bloomfield… more »»

The Association has elected Steven Taylor FIA as its new Chair. A Partner and Corporate pensions advisor at Lane Clark and Peacock, he takes office on 1 June 2022 succeeding Patrick Bloomfield…

12th May 2022 David Robertson

ACA says new proposals will not open a flood of DC money into illiquids

We have responded to the DWP consultation on Facilitating Investment in Illiquid Assets. The response recognises the benefits that investing in illiquid assets may bring to members of DC schemes, but says it isn’t convinced that the proposals to incorporate Read More ... more »»

27th April 2022 Tracey Gleed

ACA says AFS strikes good balance

The ACA has issued the following statement more »»

The ACA has issued the following statement

11th April 202211th April 2022 David Robertson

Pensions tax law changes could open the way for schemes to decide how to equalise benefits

We very much welcome HMRC’s recent publication of its third tranche of guidance on how pensions tax interacts with exercises to remove inequalities arising from GMPs (“GMP equalisation)… more »»

We very much welcome HMRC’s recent publication of its third tranche of guidance on how pensions tax interacts with exercises to remove inequalities arising from GMPs (“GMP equalisation)…