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Simpler Annual Statement

The top 20 opinion articles of 2020
The top 20 opinion articles of 2020

What were some of the most read opinion pieces on Professional Pensions over the last 12 months? We look at some of the top articles from our commentators during the year.

  • Industry
  • 23 December 2020
Making pensions simple again
Making pensions simple again

Girish Menezes looks at whether the two-page simpler annual statement is effective at giving members the detail they need

  • Defined Contribution
  • 16 December 2020
Why simpler annual statements could mark the start of better member engagement
Why simpler annual statements could mark the start of better member engagement

Jonathan Stapleton says that, while the production of two-page simpler annual statements is no panacea for member engagement, it is a welcome step in the right direction.

  • Industry
  • 09 November 2020
EXCLUSIVE - Guy Opperman: Why we are consigning dozen-page pension statements to the dustbin
EXCLUSIVE - Guy Opperman: Why we are consigning dozen-page pension statements to the dustbin

Guy Opperman says two page, simpler statements as well as an annual ‘season’ in which to issue them could be transformative steps for the UK pensions industry

  • Law and Regulation
  • 20 October 2020
UPDATED: DWP to mandate use of simpler annual statements for auto-enrolment DC schemes
UPDATED: DWP to mandate use of simpler annual statements for auto-enrolment DC schemes

The Department for Work and Pensions is to make it mandatory for auto-enrolment defined contribution (DC) schemes to use simpler annual statements.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 17 October 2020
Simpler statements will boost engagement, says industry
Simpler statements will boost engagement, says industry

Nearly two-thirds of this week’s 133 Pensions Buzz respondents believe the introduction of simpler and standardised annual benefit statements will help more members engage with their pension.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 16 January 2020
Simpler pension statements must be compulsory
Simpler pension statements must be compulsory

The government must now bow to pressure and allow providers to choose whether to send standardised, simpler pension statements, says Baroness Ros Altmann.

  • Admin / Technology
  • 15 January 2020
Simpler annual benefit statement proposals get positive response from industry
Simpler annual benefit statement proposals get positive response from industry

As the DWP’s consultation on simpler annual benefit statements closes, Holly Roach looks at the industry’s response.

  • Law and Regulation
  • 03 January 2020
Pension schemes bill should be reintroduced in existing form, say respondents
Pension schemes bill should be reintroduced in existing form, say respondents

Most of this week's 108 Pensions Buzz respondents agreed the pension schemes bill should be reintroduced in its exisiting form.

  • Industry
  • 20 November 2019
DWP annual benefit statement consultation questions voluntary adoption
DWP annual benefit statement consultation questions voluntary adoption

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation setting out proposals for the adoption and launch of simpler annual benefit statements. Holly Roach reports

  • Admin / Technology
  • 18 November 2019
Smart Pension launches simpler annual statement
Smart Pension launches simpler annual statement

Auto-enrolment (AE) provider Smart Pension has launched a simplified and standardised two-page annual statement, which members can view on its online app.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 25 June 2019
Breaking down the barriers to pensions understanding
Breaking down the barriers to pensions understanding

Pensions have been seen as unfathomable for too long. George Currie says two initiatives currently underway may begin to change this perception.

  • Communication
  • 13 June 2019
PensionBee leads industry with launch of simpler annual statements
PensionBee leads industry with launch of simpler annual statements

PensionBee has become the first UK pension provider to adopt simpler annual statements to improve its pension reporting to members and encourage engagement.

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  • 02 May 2019
Simpler annual statement is a step in the right direction
Simpler annual statement is a step in the right direction

The two-sided simplified annual pensions statement should be applauded, even if it missing information, says Jonathan Stapleton.

  • Defined Contribution
  • 23 October 2018
Pensions minister launches simpler annual statement
Pensions minister launches simpler annual statement

Pensions and financial inclusion minister Guy Opperman has launched a simplified two-page annual statement in a bid to provide a best practice template for the industry.

  • Communication
  • 18 October 2018

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