Minister’s Pensions Dashboard announcement huge progress for savers, says PLSA

The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has commented on the announcement by Guy Opperman MP, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Pensions and Financial Inclusion, that the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) will take forward the Pensions Dashboard project on behalf of the Government.

The Minister made the announcement in a speech today (Thursday) at the PLSA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2017 in Manchester .

Graham Vidler, Director of External Affairs, Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, commented:

“Today’s announcement that DWP will take forward the Pensions Dashboard project has the potential to reconnect millions of people with their hard-earned pension savings.

"The Minister’s support of the Pensions Dashboard is great news for savers – who will be placed at the heart of the project. The dashboard could have a revolutionary effect on the way people engage with pensions, but it needs regulation and strong governance underpinning it. This is a job for government and we are pleased DWP has been tasked with leading the project.

“PSLA research for our Hitting the Target consultation found that four out of five people (80%) felt a national retirement income target would help them plan for retirement. We believe the combination of a nationally recognised target and digital infrastructure that allows consumers to compare their savings to that target would be a powerful tool for raising the level of retirement income. 

“We look forward to working closely with the DWP and other stakeholders on this exciting initiative – bringing pensions into the digital age.”

The PLSA published Hitting the Target – Delivering Better Retirement Outcomes on 11 October 2017.

The PLSA Annual Conference and Exhibition 2017 is taking place in Manchester 18-20 October 2017.

More information on the Pension Dashboard available here.

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