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Today, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and the Association of British Insurers (ABI) call on Government to consider four key areas where more action is needed. Ensuring better adequacy in DC pensions and a bigger ... Read more
Investment Freedom: Most pension funds believe it essential that they continue to be given complete freedom over investment decisions provided they invest in line with the interests of scheme members (DB – 75%, DC – 66%). UK Growth: M... Read more
The PLSA’s Lifetime Allowance Abolition Policy Insights Webinar on 6 February 2024 invited Isabel Freedman, Policy Advisor, HMRC, and Tim Smith, Professional Support Lawyer, Eversheds Sutherland, chaired by James Walsh, PLSA’s Head of... Read more
The PLSA’s Local Groups, operating throughout the UK, are the place for members to build regional networks, share experiences, gain insight and enhance CPD hours. On 24 November 2023 the PLSA London Regional Groups were privileged to ... Read more
Why should pension schemes take account of DE&I in their investment strategies? Sarah Smart: Diverse perspectives, skills and experiences on the trustee board support robust decision-making. Through effective DE&I, trustees are better... Read more
Hetty Hughes, Manager, Long-Term Savings, Association of British Insurers (ABI) Hetty Hughes Why did the ABI commit to the Better Pensions Charter? To help everyone save for their future and enjoy the best possible retirement, it’s im... Read more
‘Pensions and Growth’, ‘Productive Finance’, ‘Private Market Investment’ – however you refer to it, over the last year we have seen the government ramp up its call for pension schemes to play a bigger role in providing additional capi... Read more
Paul Johnson What are some of the biggest macroeconomic trends that will affect pension schemes this year? Firstly, we’ve got lots of macroeconomic uncertainty at present, including the situation in the Middle East, the effect on ship... Read more
The latest research reflects the price rises that households have faced, particularly in food and energy use. It also highlights the increasing importance people place on spending time with family and friends out of the home, as peopl... Read more
We used the meeting to review all our 2023 activities and our plans for this year. What struck me from the slightly packed (sorry, colleagues!) slide was just how much impact and influence the team has had in Whitehall and Westminste... Read more