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Savers have clear preferences for how they receive information. Email updates are the most popular, chosen by 62%, followed by websites (44%) and paper statements or letters (37%). Mobile apps (30%) and official Government updates (30... Read more
As the festive season approaches, many of us reflect on the little comforts and traditions that make life special, whether it’s a favourite meal, a decorated table, gathering with friends and family or the joy of giving. The Retiremen... Read more
The consultation sets out to improve the standards of pension scheme trusteeship, governance and administration. Pensions UK agree that trustees must have the right environments and circumstances to do their jobs. Tiffany Tsang, Head ... Read more
The latest updates respond to a year marked by increased geopolitical uncertainty, growing scrutiny of ESG, and a noticeable erosion of shareholder rights across key global markets. Recent experiences, including a rise in AI-related r... Read more
CDC schemes are a type of pension arrangement where contributions from both employers and employees are pooled into a single, large fund for collective investment. They aim to provide members with a target lifetime income rather than ... Read more
I spent the day after last week’s Budget at a conference for membership professionals. In many ways it was pretty similar to a Pensions UK event – lots of people with a common interest getting together to swap notes and best practice,... Read more
Just a few short years ago, it felt as though the principle of environmental, social and governance (ESG) had achieved something close to permanence. Sustainability was deeply embedded in investment strategies across developed markets... Read more
This assessment by the Labour Government is a key motivator in formulating its modern industrial strategy, unveiled in June 2025. The plan will, according to Prime Minister Keir Starmer, “help us seize the most significant opportuniti... Read more
As part of the UK Government’s efforts to create better outcomes for savers and drive pension investment in the domestic economy, there have been several reforms to the LGPS over recent years, including pooling, governance reviews and... Read more
Growth and investment “Pensions UK welcomes the move to reduce the tax charge on DB surplus funds being used to benefit pension members directly. Provided robust safeguards are in place to protect scheme funding and member benefits, w... Read more