Pension advice is crucial for those considering transferring a pension – especially those in an occupational pension scheme who are being encouraged to transfer by an employer. Care is needed, though, as the standards of pension advice vary widely, and are still causing concern to the Office of Fair Trading (OFT).
Posts Tagged ‘Occupational Pensions’
Pension advice crucial in pensions transfers
Monday, April 19th, 2010Don’t wait for Government – act now on your personal pension
Friday, January 8th, 2010
As the government rebrands its personal pensions scheme as NEST (National Employment Savings Trust), industry experts are warning savers not to wait for the new workplace pension scheme, which will not be fully operational until 2017.
Pension quality mark for occupational pension schemes shows flaws in government plan
Tuesday, January 5th, 2010
Flaws in the government’s planned ‘Personal Account’ pension scheme have been highlighted by new quality standards for company or occupational pension schemesfrom the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF).
Dangerous times ahead for your occupational pension
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009If you are a member of a defined benefit or final salary occupational pension scheme, you are currently protected against your company going into liquidation by the Pension Protection Fund.
However, the continuing decline in final salary pension schemes may jeopardise the ability of the Pension Protection Fund to offer this protection in the longer term, leading pensions experts predict.
Cracks appear in Britain’s largest pension schemes
Thursday, November 19th, 2009Massive problems with underfunding in Britain’s largest pension schemes has emphasised again the trend away from depending on occupational pensions, and the need to consider taking control of your own retirement planning, with a personal pension. New data just released by the French research specialise AlphaValue has shown huge deficits in British pension funds including [...]
The financial life cycle 3: The frantic forties
Thursday, June 11th, 2009As you celebrate your 40th birthday, your GP may well recommend that you call to his surgery for a mid-life healthcheck. You have also reached a watershed in your financial life cycle. If you had your first job at around 20 years of age, and are hoping to retire at 65, then this is the [...]
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