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PPI reports on role of alternative assets in DC scheme investment strategies

PPI reports on role of alternative assets in DC scheme investment strategies

The Pensions Policy Institute has published a report on the relevance of alternative assets in DC scheme investment in light of recent economic uncertainty and new opportunities, including the government's recent reforms to facilitate greater investment in illiquid assets.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
Changes to auto-enrolment planned

Changes to auto-enrolment planned

A second Bill extending the auto-enrolment regime was introduced to the House of Commons on February 27, 2023 (when it had its first reading), and the DWP confirmed its support for the Bill on March 3, 2023, when it had its second reading.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
Regulator publishes blog emphasising how schemes should deliver

Regulator publishes blog emphasising how schemes should deliver "real value"

Just before the closure of its consultation on value for money across DC schemes, on March 27, 2023, the Regulator published a blog post on the reasons behind the consultation.

United Kingdom | Publication | March 30, 2023
DWP call for evidence on the challenge of deferred small pots

DWP call for evidence on the challenge of deferred small pots

The DWP has issued a call for evidence to “deepen the evidence base around the scale and characteristics of the growth in the number of deferred small pots”.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 27, 2023
Joint consultation on value for money in DC pension schemes

Joint consultation on value for money in DC pension schemes

The DWP, FCA, and the Regulator have published a joint consultation seeking views on proposals for all trustees and administrators running DC schemes to assess and compare their value for money.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 27, 2023
DWP response: broadening investment opportunities of DC pension schemes

DWP response: broadening investment opportunities of DC pension schemes

The DWP has published its response to the consultation on broadening the investment opportunities of DC schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 27, 2023
Pensions Regulator scheme return data reveals further DC consolidation

Pensions Regulator scheme return data reveals further DC consolidation

The Regulator has published its latest annual report on scheme return data submitted by trust-based DC schemes.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 27, 2023
Auto-enrolment earnings thresholds unchanged

Auto-enrolment earnings thresholds unchanged

The DWP has announced the outcome of its annual review of the auto-enrolment earnings trigger and qualifying earnings band.

United Kingdom | Publication | February 27, 2023
Pensions Regulator provides suggestions to trustees to support DC savers

Pensions Regulator provides suggestions to trustees to support DC savers

In a guidance statement aimed at DC trustees, the Regulator highlights the importance of engaging as soon as possible with affected savers to support them amid economic volatility and concerns that the value of some DC pots has fallen.

United Kingdom | Publication | January 30, 2023

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