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Target disengaged schemes rather than burden all with costly regulation 25 September 2019, Press Release Achieving well-run pension schemes a key priority for the PLSA PLSA welcomes regulatory scrutiny of scheme governance and administration Small, good quality schemes must be given the regulatory space to thrive It is right that pensio... Read more

Millions questioning if they are saving enough for retirement 12 September 2019, Press Release Over half of savers not confident they are saving enough for retirement Over a third (37%) wrongly think the auto-enrolment minimum pension contribution level is the Government’s ‘recommended amount’ to be comfortab... Read more

Top pension schemes commit to Cost Transparency Initiative 05 September 2019, Press Release Ten of the UK’s largest pension schemes have written a joint letter publicly endorsing the Cost Transparency Initiative. The schemes representing over 19m members and who have more than £150bn in assets under management h... Read more

PLSA responds to TPR/FCA pension scams ScamSmart campaign 07 August 2019, Press Release Caroline Escott, Policy Lead: Investment & Stewardship PLSA, said: “It’s vital we keep up the battle against scammers and raising public awareness is a key part in this fight. “The ScamSmart campaign is a crucial... Read more

Cost Transparency Initiative responds to Work and Pensions Select Committee report on pension costs and transparency 05 August 2019, Press Release Mel Duffield, Chair of the Cost Transparency Initiative, comments on the Work and Pensions Select Committee report on pension costs and transparency: “The Work and Pensions Select Committee’s support for the disclosure tem... Read more

PLSA responds to Work and Pensions Select Committee report on pension costs and transparency 05 August 2019, Press Release Nigel Peaple, Director of Policy & Research at the PLSA, comments on the Work and Pensions Select Committee report on pension costs and transparency: “The PLSA supports the Pensions Dashboard as a means of helping savers pla... Read more

New Pension Quality Mark open for applications 02 July 2019, Press Release Applications are being invited for a new set of industry-wide standards showcasing those pension schemes providing high contribution levels and high standards of governance for millions of savers. New applicants will need contribution... Read more

MAPS should help bridge the gap between general guidance and personal financial advice 01 July 2019, Press Release Money and Pension Service (MAPS) has an essential role in providing impartial, non-commercial and holistic pension guidance. Increased public engagement can lead to better pension decision-making both when saving into a pension and w... Read more

PLSA launches new ESG and stewardship guidance for pension fund trustees 18 June 2019, Press Release New ESG, climate change and stewardship requirements affecting pension funds trustees come in on 1 October 2019. Schemes will need to consider long-term risks and opportunities of ESG factors in their investments. Practical, step-by-... Read more

PLSA asks to meet FTSE 100 execs to lift workforce reporting standards 10 June 2019, Press Release PLSA invites leaders of UK’s 100 largest listed companies to discuss work practice reporting Many companies fail to disclose issues beyond minimum statutory requirements Pension scheme investors hope engagement will help lift s... Read more

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