Announcements

January 2018

New Pension Minister announced following the latest cabinet reshuffle

18/01/2018

Esther McVey, MP for Tatton in Cheshire becomes the fifth Work and Pensions Secretary to be appointed in less than three years. Esther replaces David Gauke, who after only a short term in office, now moves to the Justice Department.

December 2017

TPAS and MAS announce web chat facility

12/12/2017

​Ahead of the Government’s planned merger in 2018 to combine the Money Advice Service (MAS), The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) and Pension Wise into a single consumer facing body, TPAS and MAS have launched an integrated webchat service.

November 2017

Don’t be confused about your State Pension

27/11/2017

Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it no longer intends on writing to individuals confirming their State Pension entitlement.

October 2017

Legislation against pension cold-calling delayed

31/10/2017

Last week the House of Lords demanded that unsolicited calls in relation to pensioner cold-calling are outlawed, sooner than the Government’s current plans.

An interview with Sarah Garrett

20/10/2017

Sarah, thank you for finding the time to talk to me this morning. Perhaps we could start by talking about your role within Nationwide. I have been lucky to have performed several roles in my 27 years with Nationwide....

Interview with Muir Mathieson

19/10/2017

Muir Mathieson has been a Trustee Director of the Nationwide Pension Fund for six months. Read Muir's interview here.

Auto-enrolment eligibility may be expanded

13/10/2017

​The Government’s review of auto-enrolment (AE) is anticipated to reduce the minimum qualifying age for eligible workers from age 22 to age 16.

Ethical Landlord Policy

09/10/2017

​Part of the Nationwide Pension Fund’s diverse investment strategy includes property investment. Investing in commercial property can provide an attractive investment option as it offers the potential for growth in the form of capital appreciation and a regular income generated through ground rent property rentals.

September 2017

The Lifetime Allowance is increasing

28/09/2017

​The Lifetime Allowance is the overall amount of pension savings you can have at retirement without incurring a tax charge.

Young savers willing to pay more into their pension

08/09/2017

Recent research undertaken by a leading insurance company revealed that the majority of millennials appear to be happy to contribute more into their pension following pay reviews or promotions.