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
Survey reports widespread indecision and worries over complexity and cost of GMP equalisation
Our 2019 Pension trends survey has found employers are concerned about the complexity and cost associated with the equalisation of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs), with many employers remaining undecided on how they should respond to the legal requirement to act… more »»
Our 2019 Pension trends survey has found employers are concerned about the complexity and cost associated with the equalisation of Guaranteed Minimum Pensions (GMPs), with many employers remaining undecided on how they should respond to the legal requirement to act…
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 »»
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 …
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 »»
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
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 »»
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.
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 …
Final Report – ACA 2017 Pension trends survey report
The survey tracks trends in pension auto-enrolment and the report expresses concerns over both the numbers of employees ineligible for AE and levels of contributions. more »»
The survey tracks trends in pension auto-enrolment and the report expresses concerns over both the numbers of employees ineligible for AE and levels of contributions.
ACA 2017 Survey – pension transfer requests soar, many find advice services wanting
This interim survey report examines the sharp rise in pension transfer requests from defined benefit arrangements and the difficulty members are finding in identifying IFAs prepared to advise them. more »»
This interim survey report examines the sharp rise in pension transfer requests from defined benefit arrangements and the difficulty members are finding in identifying IFAs prepared to advise them.
ACA 2016 – 2017 Smaller Firms Survey – Final Report
Auto-enrolment has boosted workplace pension coverage but, with savings levels woefully low, opt-outs rising and around 12 million workers missing out, big challenges need to be addressed in the 2017 Review. Click here to download more »»
Auto-enrolment has boosted workplace pension coverage but, with savings levels woefully low, opt-outs rising and around 12 million workers missing out, big challenges need to be addressed in the 2017 Review. Click here to download
ACA 2016-17 Smaller Firms Survey Highlights (Infographic)
Survey highlights worrying pension trends in small firms. more »»
Survey highlights worrying pension trends in small firms.
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