This response sets out SPP's views on TPR's draft code of practice that will amend the existing CDC code which applies to single and connected employer CDC schemes (‘single-employer CDC schemes’).
Whilst expressing support for TPR’s intention to move towards a single code of practice, the SPP provides a number of comments intended to improve the code of practice and support its effective implementation.
Tags: CDC, pension, Pension Schemes, policy, SPP,
Like the FCA, the SPP wants a pension market that helps consumers> However, our response cautions that regulators must be wary of adding additional costs and complexity.
Tags: Consumer Duty, digital tools, DWP, FCA, pension, Pensions, regulated, regulation, SPP,
A comprehensive analysis of the DB Investment ecosystem in the UK reflecting on SPP’s Vision 2030 paper, DB investment developments, trends and their likely impact.
Tags: DB, Defined Benefit, investment, pension, Pensions,
The potential of Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) pension schemes is generating widespread interest across the pensions industry.
This SPP paper provides clear, actionable insights on the practicalities of administration, cost management, and governance for CDC schemes, setting out how these can be delivered in a way that makes CDC accessible, resilient, and trustworthy for both employers and savers.
Tags: CDC, Collective Defined Contribution, pension, Pensions, Retirement CDC, SPP,
The SPP has worked closely with the PPF and a range of stakeholders to help ensure the Pension Schemes Bill introduced the necessary flexibility for the PPF to reduce its levy to zero, so we are naturally pleased this is happening.
Whilst this consultation response highlights our support for a reduced levy, we have also taken the opportunity to highlight a number of issues to help improve administrative aspects of the regime.
Tags: DB Schemes, levy, pension, Pension Protection Fund, Pensions, PPF,
The SPP recognises that a sustainable LGPS is in the best interests of scheme members, employers and local taxpayers and so has provided a range of technical comments that should prove helpful in ensuring that government policy intentions are met and that unintended consequences are minimised.
This response sets out the SPP’s views on government proposals to extend access to the LGPS to Mayors and Councillors; to prevent contribution rate shopping by Academies; and to New Fair Deal proposals to help ensure continued access to the LGPS for outsourced workers.
Tags: LGPS, Local Government, pension, Pensions, Public Sector,
This response acknowledges that there are arguments for and against Retirement CDC schemes being made available in the retail environment; strongly supports the introduction of a ‘cohorting’ approach; and agrees that there is a strong case for a charge cap to be introduced.
If the Government introduces their Guided Retirement requirements on DC schemes in advance of Retirement CDC being made available, schemes may not have much appetite to revisit their Guided Retirement options in the short term. This could represent a substantial missed opportunity.
Tags: CDC, Collective Defined Contribution, pension, Pensions, Retirement CDC, SPP,
This is a comprehensive Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) paper, which covers Social Mobility, Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+, Disability, Gender and Ethnicity.
This collection of articles will help to further raise awareness and understanding of the continued importance of DEI, as well as stimulating debate both within the pensions sector and the wider business world.
Tags: DEI, Disability, diversity, EDI, Equity, Ethnicity, Gender, inclusion, investment, LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, pension, Pensions, Savings, social mobility,
This paper examines issues relating to pre-1997 indexation in DB pension schemes including the costs of protection, scheme member perspectives, trustee duties and considerations for employers.
It also highlights some of the issues with a proposed across the board legislative change and comments on various potential solutions – including the possibility of discretionary payments.
Tags: DB Schemes, legislation, pension, Pension Schemes, Pensions, Pre-1997 Indexation, SPP,
This wide-ranging paper on the topical issue of surplus release from DB pension schemes explores what constitutes a surplus, when releasing surplus may and may not be appropriate, the benefits and risks for members and employers, investment and governance issues, and the wider consequences for the DB pensions landscape.
SPP's short response to The Pensions Regulator's Enforcement Strategy consultation, which expresses support for the broad thrust of the proposed changes whilst detailing some areas where unintended outcomes could arise and where further clarification would be helpful.
Tags: enforcement, pension, Pensions, regulation, SPP, The Pensions Regulator,