Publications

Placard is the discussion newsletter produced by the ACA on a periodic basis. It focuses on topical issues where Members feel the views of consulting actuaries can be helpful in resolving public policy issues and other financial problems. The ACA produces other publications, including major Consultation Responses and Parliamentary Briefs which are targeted at politicians and other opinion formers, often commenting on legislation that is either pending or before the Houses of Parliament.

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 »»

2nd October 2019 David Robertson

Placard – More Flexibility Please!

Flexibility in pensions has improved notably over recent years, particularly for retirees following the Pension Freedom and Choice reforms in 2015. But a lack of flexibility continues to cause problems for those in the process of saving for retirement… more »»

16th May 2019 David Robertson

IAA 2018 Annual Report

30th April 20192nd May 2019 David Robertson

IAA Newsletter – April 2019

4th April 20194th April 2019 David Robertson

Placard – ACA responds to Government Pension Reforms

This issue summarises the ACA’s responses to consultations on DB Scheme Consolidation, Collective DC and the Pensions Dashboard. It also covers the ACA’s 2018 Survey findings more »»

This issue summarises the ACA’s responses to consultations on DB Scheme Consolidation, Collective DC and the Pensions Dashboard. It also covers the ACA’s 2018 Survey findings

19th December 2018 David Robertson

Survey report calls on Government to set out its long-term pensions policy on automatic enrolment contributions

This year’s final report of the 2018 Pension trends survey focuses on pension contributions into various types of schemes and automatic enrolment opt-out and cessations. It includes a section on ACA policy priorities more »»

16th November 2018 David Robertson

Simplifying pension benefits – is it time for the Pensions Pound?

19 November 2018: A new paper 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 »»

25th October 2018 David Robertson

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 »»

15th October 2018 David Robertson

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 »»