ACA policy statements are made from time to time in respect of public policy areas and issues where the ACA feels it has the experience and can make useful contributions and policy recommendations on such matters.
Policy Statements
ACA 2024 Pensions and Savings manifesto
We have launched our 2024 Pensions and Savings manifesto with key challenges for the political parties as they frame their General Election manifestos. more »»
We have launched our 2024 Pensions and Savings manifesto with key challenges for the political parties as they frame their General Election manifestos.
Final report of 2019 ACA Pension trends survey
The final report of the ACA 2019 Pension trends survey includes findings on pension contribution levels, automatic enrolment cessations and wider findings covering employers’ attitudes to further pension reforms… more »»
The final report of the ACA 2019 Pension trends survey includes findings on pension contribution levels, automatic enrolment cessations and wider findings covering employers’ attitudes to further pension reforms…
Parties’ Manifestos should commit to boosting pension, savings and social care outcomes
2019 Election: We believe the public should be pre-advised of the Parties’ broad approaches on how they propose to boost pensions and savings outcomes and what major tax changes might be considered over the next 5 years that might influence Read More ... more »»
2019 Election: We believe the public should be pre-advised of the Parties’ broad approaches on how they propose to boost pensions and savings outcomes and what major tax changes might be considered over the next 5 years that might influence Read More …
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 »»
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…
Survey Report calls on Government to set out its long-term pensions policy on Automatic Enrolment contributions
In the final report summarising the results of the ACA’s 2018 Pension trends survey, we found support for only a small increase in minimum automatic enrolment (AE) pension contributions after 2019, despite three-quarters of employers forecasting that scheme participation rates Read More ... more »»
In the final report summarising the results of the ACA’s 2018 Pension trends survey, we found support for only a small increase in minimum automatic enrolment (AE) pension contributions after 2019, despite three-quarters of employers forecasting that scheme participation rates Read More …
New Research Makes the Case for ‘Radical Simplification’ of Defined Benefit Pension Rights
A new paper published today by the Association of Consulting Actuaries and Royal London argues that consumers and employers could reap substantial benefits if the complex patchwork of defined benefit pension rights could be radically simplified. more »»
A new paper published today by the Association of Consulting Actuaries and Royal London argues that consumers and employers could reap substantial benefits if the complex patchwork of defined benefit pension rights could be radically simplified.
ACA survey finds support for more targeted TPR powers and greater flexibility for DB schemes in Pensions Bill
The ACA’s 2018 Pension trends survey has found a substantial majority of employers comfortable with the Pensions Regulator having more targeted powers alongside greater flexibility for DB schemes to reduce pension increases more »»
The ACA’s 2018 Pension trends survey has found a substantial majority of employers comfortable with the Pensions Regulator having more targeted powers alongside greater flexibility for DB schemes to reduce pension increases
ACA Survey finds Chancellor has employer support to calmly review and simplify pension tax regime post-BREXIT
The second report in a series exploring the findings of the 2018 ACA Pension trends survey has found strong employer support for reform to the current pension tax regime. The ACA says reform should be calmly undertaken…the present regime is not Read More ... more »»
The second report in a series exploring the findings of the 2018 ACA Pension trends survey has found strong employer support for reform to the current pension tax regime. The ACA says reform should be calmly undertaken…the present regime is not Read More …
ACA responds to Intergenerational Commission
The ACA responded to the Inquiry with a number of recommendations aimed at narrowing the financial gap between generations. For more details… more »»
The ACA responded to the Inquiry with a number of recommendations aimed at narrowing the financial gap between generations. For more details…
ACA responds to DWP consultation on DB Security and Sustainability
The ACA provides a range of recommendations to improve the security of defined benefit pensions, whilst also calling for easements to assist employers to continue to offer such arrangements. more »»
The ACA provides a range of recommendations to improve the security of defined benefit pensions, whilst also calling for easements to assist employers to continue to offer such arrangements.

