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When given the choice, 69% of respondents expressed a preference for their employer to choose their workplace pension provider, as opposed to just under a third (31%) who would opt to make the decision themselves. This preference was ... Read more
As I write, the pre-General election skirmishing is already in full swing on the news, with the PM declaring his preference for an autumn poll and his opponents lambasting him for not going to the country much sooner. There will be pl... Read more
Defending against cyber-attacks, closing the gender pensions gap, and challenging securities fraud were the key issues tackled at the 2023 Local Authority Forum, hosted by the Pension and Lifetimes Savings Association last month [Dece... Read more
Tiffany Tsang, Head of DB, LGPS and Investment at the Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association, said; “Today marks a welcome milestone for pension schemes as the long-awaited General Code of Practice is published. Good governance is ... Read more
In 2023, after consulting with a wide range of pension providers, policymakers, think tanks and stakeholders, the PLSA made specific recommendations aimed at promoting further investment by suitable pension scheme in assets which can ... Read more
As you will know all too well, there are no ‘quiet times’ in the year any more. In the ‘good old days’ I am sure this was the point in December when things used to start winding down, but not any longer. We certainly have plenty going... Read more
The survey results have been published on the eve of COP28 and as pension professionals meet in London for the PLSA’s ESG Conference to explore the most recent developments in the quickly evolving responsible investment landscape and ... Read more
Nigel Peaple, Director Policy & Advocacy, PLSA, said: “Today’s Autumn Statement focussed heavily on pensions. There were some positives and some negatives. “We were pleased to see the Chancellor confirm he would increase the State Pen... Read more
Unlike traditional stocks and bonds, ‘illiquid assets’ are investments that are not readily traded on a public exchange. Examples include ports, toll roads, affordable housing developments, off-shore wind farms, factories and late-sta... Read more
The Pensions and Lifetime Savings Association (PLSA) has published its response to the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (General Levy) Regulations Review 2023 Public Consultation. The PLSA submission is available here. Joe Da... Read more