Net-pay plan is not a proper resolution

Baroness Ros Altmann says pitfalls in the remedy need to be addressed

clock • 3 min read
Net-pay plan is not a proper resolution

At last, the government has published plans to ‘fix’ the net-pay pension tax anomaly and I am delighted to see serious proposals to tackle this problem. This issue remains an underlying risk for pension confidence and the sooner it is tackled, the better.

Pension schemes administered on a net-pay basis reduce the take home pay of over a million of the lowest earners in defined contribution (DC) pension schemes - those earning under £12,570 a year. E...

To continue reading this article...

Join Professional Pensions

  • Unlimited access to real-time news, analysis and opinion from the industry
  • Receive our in-depth monthly magazine in either print or digital format
  • Access our Sustainable Investment Hub covering news and opinion from thought leaders in the ESG space
  • Receive important and breaking news stories selected by the Editors in our daily newsletter
  • Hear from industry experts and other forward-thinking leaders
  • Receive a monthly members-only newsletter with exclusive opinion pieces from leading industry experts and a feature from the magazine in advance of its release date

Join now

 

Already a Professional Pensions
member?

Login

More on Defined Contribution

Partner Insight: Are pension schemes fearful of change?

Partner Insight: Are pension schemes fearful of change?

Research shows that pension schemes are aware of tech solutions but are hesitant to act. Why?

clock 29 September 2023 • 1 min read
Life expectancy changes could mean future retirees will face inadequate incomes

PPI research finds DC savers at risk of inadequate retirement

2023 Future Book finds longer life expectancy risks inadequate DC pensions for young savers

Jasmine Urquhart
clock 26 September 2023 • 3 min read
The case for greater engagement during decumulation

The case for greater engagement during decumulation

James Carter looks at providing value for money during retirement

James Carter
clock 25 September 2023 • 3 min read
Trustpilot