Publications - September 2010
PPI response to the HMT consultation: removing the requirement to annuitise by age 75(pdf)
Pensions Policy Institute - 28th September 2010
The Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) promotes the study of pensions and
other provision for retirement and old age. The PPI is unique in the
study of pensions, as it is independent (no political bias or vested
interest); focused and expert in the field; and takes a long-term
perspective across all elements of the pension system.
Excellent DC Pensions communications from around the world(pdf)
Department Association of Pension Funds - 24th September 2010
This report summarises research carried out by Spence Johnson, and sponsored by the NAPF, to learn from examples of excellent DC communications from around the world. In early 2010, Spence Johnson collected 90 DC Pension communications campaigns from leading Pension communicators across 9 countries where DC Pension arrangements are well established, including the US, Canada and Australia.
Fit for the Future(pdf)
Department Association of Pension Funds - 23rd September 2010
The nation’s Pensions landscape has changed
dramatically over the past two decades. Our Pensions
system, which was once the envy of the world, has been
transformed to one in which 12 million people are either
not saving or are not saving enough and DB Pensions
are in decline. And the landscape is set to change still
further. The 2012 reforms will give almost every working
age person a right to a Pension with an employer
contribution and will give 7 million people the right to
join a scheme for the first time.
Later Life Newsletter(pdf)
Department for Work and Pensions - 13th September 2010
A good place to grow older: learning and innovation from local government
People in the UK are living longer than ever before. This is a cause for celebration. Already in Britain, for the first time there are more people over the age of 65 than there are children under the age of 16. Read a new publication that reveals recognised good practice from...
Pensions tax relief changes welcome, but risk ensnaring non-higher earners(pdf)
National Association of Pension Funds - 6th September 2010
Government plans to restrict Pensions tax relief for high earners are sound in principle but need some urgent fine-tuning, Pensions experts said today.The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) warned that the current proposals risk unfairly penalising those who are promoted or made redundant, or who have to retire early because of illness.
Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Schemes (September 2010)(pdf)
HMRC (September 2010)- 3rd September 2010
This list is based on information provided to HMRC by these schemes when applying to be a QROPS. As part of its application the scheme notifies HMRC that it fulfils the requirements for being a 'recognised overseas Pension scheme'. Publication on the list should not be seen as confirmation by HMRC that it has verified all the information supplied by the scheme in its application.
