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Expression of Wish Forms and letters – an update

20 Nov 2020
In response to our recent letter titled ‘Who do you want to receive any benefits payable from the Plan?’ we have received several very good questions from members and we thought to share the responses more widely. 
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Expression of Wish Forms and letters

10 Nov 2020
You may have recently received a letter asking you to complete and return an Expression of Wish Form. This Form is very important as it helps the Trustee to determine more quickly who should receive any benefits from the Plan if you die. Therefore we would encourage you to complete and return the Form, even...
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Guaranteed Minimum Pension (GMP) reconciliation project update

27 Aug 2020
Over the last couple of years the Trustee has carried out a reconciliation to ensure that the GMP element of its Plan records agree with those of HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC). This has been a complex exercise and involved a significant amount of work. The project has now been completed and member records have...
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Help us to shape the future

01 Jul 2020
Your opinion on digital communications matters and the Trustee wants to take this into account when evolving its use of digital communications. Here’s how you can take part:
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Digital — the Trustee’s communication strategy

01 Jul 2020
We’re living in an increasingly digital world. We can choose to manage our household bills, our bank accounts and even our weekly shopping online.
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Read the new guide about COVID-19 and your pension

15 Jun 2020
The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) has joined forces with six other pension bodies to produce a new guide to explain how your pension is protected and how to avoid scams during the COVID-19 pandemic. 
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How can you help yourself?

12 May 2020
Action Fraud have reported a 400% increase in scams as a result of coronavirus-related fraud with total losses reaching nearly £970,000. It’s more important than ever to ensure the safety of your pension, so if you receive an unsolicited phone call, or any paperwork asking for an immediate signature, it’s likely to be a scam....
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Coronavirus – further update for members

25 Mar 2020
Given the significant and fast-moving development of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) issue, and the Government’s policy in relation to how the UK needs to react to this, we want to update you further on how we are responding to the situation. 
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Coronavirus update for members

19 Mar 2020
As the impact of the coronavirus is felt across the UK, we want to reassure members that looking after their pension is the Trustee’s top priority. We have been working with all our advisers to understand what plans they have in place to mitigate the potential impact on their staff levels. We are confident the...
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State Pensions increase by 3.9%

11 Mar 2020
From 6 April 2020, the State Pension, for those who reached their State Pension Age on or after 6 April 2016 will rise by 3.9% to £175.20 a week (£9,110.40 a year).
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Important changes to the Trustee Board

22 Jan 2020
The terms of office for all three Member Nominated Trustee Directors (MNTDs) ended in October 2019 and nominations were requested for candidates to fill these positions. The Board is delighted that Phil Lawman chose to re-apply for a third term, he first joined the Board in 2011, and he was selected to fill one of the...
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Further Equitable Life update

22 Jan 2020
The Equitable Life Assurance Society (“Equitable Life”) business transfer to Utmost Life and Pensions Limited (“ULP”) was completed on 1 January 2020 as planned. At their meeting on 1 November 2019, Equitable Life Policyholders voted overwhelmingly in favour of closure of Equitable Life’s With-Profits Fund and the transfer to ULP, which includes the conversion of...

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