14/07/2017
In May 2016, the Government launched a free Pension Tracing Service enabling you to track down lost or forgotten pension pots. The service allows you to trace either the name of your previous employer or the name of the pension provider at that time.26/06/2017
Following the government’s latest cabinet reshuffle, Guy Opperman has been appointed as the new pensions minister or the parliamentary under secretary of state for pensions and financial inclusion to give him his full title. He replaces Richard Harrington who was previously in the role for less than a year.05/06/2017
New reforms recently announced will require annuity providers to inform individuals (when purchasing an annuity) if a higher annuity income can be obtained elsewhere from another insurer. For individuals in poor health i.e. those suffering with high cholesterol, blood pressure, or may have a life limiting condition “enhanced annuities” are often available.
17/05/2017
As you are aware the Trustee over the last ten months has been undertaking a process to elect two Member Nominated Trustee Directors (MNTDs) to the Trustee board.17/05/2017
Pension reforms in April 2016 introduced the new State Pension. How much will you be entitled to?16/05/2017
There have been a number of changes to Pension Wise since it was first established in 2015 and therefore we would like to take this opportunity to remind you about the service they currently provide.10/05/2017
As we approach the general election, State Pension provision and in particular how it increases each year, is a topic for political debate, especially as the leading parties have already declared different pledges in this regard.04/05/2017
Following the announcement to call a snap general election, the Government has proposed changes to the Finance (No 2) Bill to expedite it before Parliament is dissolved.07/04/2017
An independent report prepared by former Director-General of the Confederation of British Industry suggests that the State Pension Age should rise to age 68 by 2039.27/03/2017
After much speculation, the pensions industry welcomed the news that the Treasury would not be looking to implement ‘significant changes’ to the UK’s pension taxation system.