Plans by the European Union to introduce Solvency II rules to the pensions industry run the risk of undermining pension provision rather than strengthening it, industry bodies have warned.
EUROPE - Plans by the European Union to introduce Solvency II rules to the pensions industry run the risk of undermining pension provision rather than strengthening it, industry bodies have warned.
More than half of small firms believe the government's auto-enrolment reforms will add significantly to their costs, Association of Consulting Actuaries research shows.
Retirement solutions should have the flexibility to provide decent pensions and meet long-term care costs if necessary, the Association of Consulting Actuaries says
The industry urgently needs a decision on pension tax relief restrictions, the Association of Consulting Actuaries warns.
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Two-fifths of larger employers are considering levelling down pension provision when auto-enrolment comes into force, Association of Consulting Actuaries research finds.
Association of Consulting Actuaries chairman Stuart Southall has hit the auto-enrolment nail on the head in this week's exclusive interview.
The industry is underestimating the risk of NEST simply becoming a replacement for state benefits, the Association of Consulting Actuaries chairman says.