The Association of Consulting Actuaries (ACA) is the representative body for UK consulting actuaries, with close to 1750 members working in over 80 firms.
Steven Taylor, Chair of the Association, speaking at the APPG on Pensions, said:
“I think we are beginning to make real progress in the battle for good quality pensions for the next generation…” For more see https://t.co/79WaQ5Q1za
ACA Chair, Steven Taylor, says savers need new pension solutions to ‘thrive’ with buy-outs of private sector DB schemes likely to accelerate. For more see https://t.co/4bL4sP2coL
In response to BEIS consultation on restoring trust in audit and corporate governance (encompassing future regulation of actuaries), ACA cautions on unintended consequences arising in implementation of reforms primarily focussed on audit. #pensions https://t.co/vuSPtQptEk
ACA today to WPC Inquiry: new requirements on pension schemes must be applied consistently with other duties and responsibilities of trustees and managers, focus on achieving positive outcomes & not primarily as additional compliance reporting. #pensions https://t.co/ISVAObG7Mg
In our response to the DWP consultation ‘Strengthening The Pensions Regulator's Powers: Contribution Notice and Information Gathering Powers Regulations 2021’, we are again concerned over too much uncertainty in how regulations will be applied. #pensions https://t.co/QgfnsXHhCL
In our response to OTS’s call for evidence on its third-party data reporting review, ACA expressed support for any ‘sensible’ initiatives to simplify processes of the pensions tax system and make it easier for individuals to save for retirement. #pensions https://t.co/cLQhhCnuHI
Our ‘ACA - Pensions: Build back better’ report has been published today and includes six key policy recommendations plus survey findings and a statistical appendix. Report: https://t.co/VzN2n4khac News release: https://t.co/Mk9EhNksWk #pensions
In the third of a series of reports outlining the findings of its 2020 Pension trends survey, the ACA finds very strong support from employers for key AE reforms, but concerns grow about numbers leaving schemes. #pensions https://t.co/0EBTC0Guy6
ACA response says new Funding Regime must maintain scheme specific flexibility, without tying all schemes to ‘Fast Track’ by default https://t.co/4a9KBlBLj9 #pensions
Working on response to the #pensions DC charge cap consultation in my role as Chair of the @aca_news DC Committee. If you have a DC pension, are an employer providing a DC plan, or if you advise on DC, let me know if you think the cap (currently 0.75% pa) should:
ACA says Social Care reform urgently needed, and should form part of wider intergenerational strategy to “build back better”. https://t.co/pdPLpKYvbH #pensions
ACA launches its major Annual Pension trends questionnaire today. Your chance to contribute to data and policy initiatives. #pensions https://t.co/s8MNVBiWhE
The ACA has published its response to the Pensions Climate Risk Industry Group (PCRIG) and DWPs consultation on guidance to align pension schemes with TCFD recommendations #pensions https://t.co/fQOFiv0bAs
ACA has welcomed TPR’s announcement of an interim regime paving the way for commercial consolidators for defined benefit pension schemes https://t.co/JbI9ExGy26 #pensions
New ACA Chair from 1 June, Patrick Bloomfield, says 'Actuaries have a tremendously valuable contribution to make for UK society…' For more, see: https://t.co/4wzuA3bHqR #pensions
ACA calls for Parties' Manifestos to commit to boosting #pensions and #savings outcomes and to addressing social care reforms. See https://t.co/Hv3MrnspZo