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Re-introducing tax credits on dividend payments and cutting stamp duty on UK share purchases are among 10 recommendations the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has made for using investment and fiscal incentives to enco... Read more
The proportion of UK savers reporting being financially worse off than they were 12 months ago has fallen from 44% to 34% in the last year, which suggests a modest easing in cost-of-living pressures for some; while 41% of households ... Read more
It’s been good to see the PLSA office busy recently – and not just with my colleagues. Last week, we hosted a roundtable discussion on DB issues with TPR’s Chief Executive, Nausicaa Delfas, and leaders from a range of DB funds. This w... Read more
In this edition we have details about our response to the Pensions Investment Review Call for Evidence, updates on the appointment of select committee chairs and news about our attendance at the main party conferences. We're asking fo... Read more
The Pensions Investment Review is exploring how the pension system can support investment in homegrown businesses, particularly in private markets. In its response to the call for evidence, the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Associatio... Read more
As pension scheme members become more reliant on their DC savings to fund their retirement, there is increasing attention and scrutiny on what pension schemes can – and should – do to support members convert their savings into an adeq... Read more
I know that many of you look to the PLSA for tools you can use in improving your schemes’ member communications. Last week’s launch of the 2024 Pay Your Pension Some Attention campaign was a good example of how we can help. This year’... Read more
The industry-led engagement campaign is coordinated by the Association of British Insurers (ABI) and the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) and funded by a large proportion of the pensions industry. The campaign sees Gem... Read more
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has duly announced a Pensions Review, and we now know it will be split into two parts and led by Emma Reynolds MP – the new Minister for Pensions and the first holder of that office to be based jointly in HM T... Read more
Since early 2023 there has been considerable debate about whether and how pension funds can be supported to allocate more to emerging – but higher risk – sectors that could drive UK economic growth. The PLSA set out six ways to achiev... Read more