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Until 2015, accessing your pension meant – for most people – converting a pot of money into a guaranteed income for life. But since the pension freedoms were introduced, over 55s have had a much wider choice over what to do with their... Read more
While there will certainly be some continuity regardless of who wins (e.g. on the ‘Pensions and Growth’ agenda) the parties have very different policies in other areas (think Lifetime Allowance, for example). From the PLSA’s perspecti... Read more
Welcome to the second edition of Viewpoint for 2024, which – as well as covering the latest pensions news – reveals a very exciting development for members: the launch of the new member area of the PLSA website. “Technology is best wh... Read more
The PLSA has identified specific actions for the incoming Government in the following areas: supporting adequate pension saving, helping savers navigate choices at retirement, supporting well-run defined benefit schemes, bridging the ... Read more
The PLSA member area is the new place to bring the industry together and provide PLSA members with practical information and the chance to connect with each other. Log in to benefit from: An online community so you can share experienc... Read more
The PLSA’s four Policy Committees focus on specific policy issues for Defined Contribution, Defined Benefit, Local Authority and Master Trust pensions, giving representation to PLSA members from these sectors in policy development. Th... Read more
After eight years at the PLSA, including six as Director of Policy & Advocacy, Nigel has decided to step back from full-time work and to instead switch to working on a part-time basis. Nigel was also Director of Policy for five years ... Read more
PLSA members are keen to have more options for DB schemes, both in terms of the funding of schemes and regarding the “DB end game” so we welcome the Government’s focus on this area. As was demonstrated by its DB Taskforce reports in 2... Read more
At the PLSA we know our members value the events we run. We see it through over 4,000 registrations for conferences, forums and webinars every year – with many of you coming to more than one of these. And your main reasons for attendi... Read more
Although many pension savers (82%) understand their pension is invested, only 26% know in what it is invested. Many savers (69%) believe they lack, or are unsure they have, the skills needed to choose where their pension scheme should... Read more