The missing link in retirement policy

Brian Henderson says understanding what matters to the individual in retirement is key

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Brian Henderson: The policy direction should be clear. Ask earlier. Ask independently. Use the evidence.
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Brian Henderson: The policy direction should be clear. Ask earlier. Ask independently. Use the evidence.

The UK is building a stronger retirement system. Pensions dashboards will help people understand what they have. All schemes and providers in scope must be connected to the dashboards ecosystem by 31 October 2026 at the latest.

Also, value for money (VfM) is intended to strengthen how schemes assess what they deliver, with a greater focus on overall value and saver outcomes rather than cost alone. In addition, guided r...

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