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Private Pensions: Simpler Annual Benefit Statements
19 October 2020
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The government is addressing the complexity and inconsistency of annual pension benefit statements for multiple jobs and pensions pots.
Action Requested
The government will consult on draft regulations later this year for simpler, standardised pension benefit statements for Defined Contribution schemes used in Automatic Enrolment. They aim to introduce a 'statement season' to normalise workplace pension saving and improve financial security in retirement.
Key Facts
- Participation in pension saving has been transformed by the success of Automatic Enrolment.
- Consistency across pension benefit statements will help savers understand their pensions better.
- A standardised template for simpler, jargon-free statements is planned.
- The government aims to improve consistency across all pension schemes over time.
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