The Association produces reports on annual surveys on topical pension issues which are archived below in date order. The most recent survey was undertaken in the winter of 2023.
Research & Surveys
Report maps out pension reform, so lifelong financial independence is secured for all
A report says the UK’s retirement system is built on outdated assumptions: people retire at 65, live modestly for a decade, and state and workplace pensions suffice. That era is over. Today brings longer lives, rising inequality, insecure housing, and Read More ... more »»
A report says the UK’s retirement system is built on outdated assumptions: people retire at 65, live modestly for a decade, and state and workplace pensions suffice. That era is over. Today brings longer lives, rising inequality, insecure housing, and Read More …
ACA 2025 Survey Report – Unlocking DB pension scheme surplus
Our survey was conducted with ACA members in May 2025 with 363 responses. Find below a copy of the survey report: more »»
Our survey was conducted with ACA members in May 2025 with 363 responses. Find below a copy of the survey report:
ACA publishes Unlocking DB surplus paper
Following a letter to the Chancellor and Pensions Minister, we have published a paper for Officials on ‘Unlocking DB surplus’. More… more »»
Following a letter to the Chancellor and Pensions Minister, we have published a paper for Officials on ‘Unlocking DB surplus’. More…
ACA survey into trustee skills informs our response to the evidence call
Following the HMT/DWP evidence call on Trustee skills, capability and culture, 208 trustees and consultants responded to our research survey on trustee skills and capabilities conducted in the summer of 2023 and which helped inform our response to the evidence Read More ... more »»
Following the HMT/DWP evidence call on Trustee skills, capability and culture, 208 trustees and consultants responded to our research survey on trustee skills and capabilities conducted in the summer of 2023 and which helped inform our response to the evidence Read More …
Survey on DB Funding Code consultation
Our snap survey on the DB Funding Code found close to half the respondents felt that the draft proposals would not improve member outcomes. For a summary of the findings, see below: more »»
Our snap survey on the DB Funding Code found close to half the respondents felt that the draft proposals would not improve member outcomes. For a summary of the findings, see below:
Pensions: Key reforms still needed to avoid crisis
The final report of the our 2021 Pension trends survey highlights a ‘Top 10’ list of key findings many of which underpin the ACA’s call for action on stalled pension reforms that the report says are brewing a crisis ahead. Read More ... more »»
The final report of the our 2021 Pension trends survey highlights a ‘Top 10’ list of key findings many of which underpin the ACA’s call for action on stalled pension reforms that the report says are brewing a crisis ahead. Read More …
ACA Pensions Report: Build back better
The ACA’s 2020 Pension trends survey was conducted last year and attracted 281 responses from firms with over 500 workplace schemes. The final report has been published this week and includes six key policy recommendations as well as commentary on Read More ... more »»
The ACA’s 2020 Pension trends survey was conducted last year and attracted 281 responses from firms with over 500 workplace schemes. The final report has been published this week and includes six key policy recommendations as well as commentary on Read More …
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…
Demand for greater flexibility to address younger employees pensions and savings needs
Our latest survey report found a demand for greater flexibility in savings and pensions products to be made available to younger workers to increase overall savings levels. Also acceptance from employers that a range of actions are needed to meet mounting Read More ... more »»
Our latest survey report found a demand for greater flexibility in savings and pensions products to be made available to younger workers to increase overall savings levels. Also acceptance from employers that a range of actions are needed to meet mounting Read More …
Pension tax regime must be simplified says ACA survey findings
In the third report of our 2019 Pension trends survey we found employers are disillusioned with the impact of the present pension tax regime and are calling for major changes, including simplification, from the incoming Chancellor… more »»
In the third report of our 2019 Pension trends survey we found employers are disillusioned with the impact of the present pension tax regime and are calling for major changes, including simplification, from the incoming Chancellor…
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