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Looking to the future: Greater member security and rebalancing risk – a call for evidence

Background On 22 November 2023, the DWP issued a call for evidence on the implementation of a “lifetime provider model” for workplace pensions, how collective defined contribution (“CDC”) schemes could support members, and...

Abolition of the Lifetime Allowance – draft Finance Bill clauses

Background On 18 July 2023, draft clauses for inclusion in the next Finance Bill to deal with abolishing the lifetime allowance (“LTA”) from 6 April 2024 were published for technical consultation by HM Revenue & Customs...

Pension trustee skills, capability and culture: a call for evidence

Background On 11 July 2023, the DWP and HMT issued a call for evidence to support the development of policy options for improving the skills and capability of pension trustees and removing barriers to trustees’ ability to make effective...

Options for Defined Benefits schemes: a call for evidence

Background On 11 July 2023, the DWP issued a call for evidence on options for Defined Benefit schemes. In this response General comments Responses to specific consultation questions We welcome the opportunity to respond to this call for...

Helping savers understand their pension choices

Background On 11 July 2023, the DWP issued a consultation on policy framework to support individuals use their pension savings in decumulation. In this response General comments Responses to specific consultation questions General comments...

Ending the proliferation of deferred small pots

Background On 11 July 2023, the DWP issued a consultation on a proposal to resolve the issue of deferred small pots (“the consultation”). This follows a call for evidence on addressing the challenge of deferred small pots issued in...

DWP consultation on addressing the challenge of deferred small pots

Background The Department for Work and Pensions (“the DWP”) has issued a call for evidence on “Addressing the challenge of deferred small pots”. In this response Responses to specific questions and related comments Responses to...