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Pensions

DC Trust, Master Trust or contract based – which should you choose?

UPDATED FOR 2026 By David Pye, Head of Client Development Summary David Pye explores how employers and trustees can choose between a DC trust, master trust pension or contract-based scheme, and why gov...

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SMEs need to review their pension provider

UPDATED FOR 2026 By David Pye, Head of Client Development Summary David Pye explains why SMEs should regularly review their workplace pension provider to ensure the scheme remains good value, meets reg...

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What’s actually changing in UK pensions in 2026? What dashboards, decumulation and DC consolidation mean for trustees

In a recent article, I argued that UK pension changes are often overstated, and that the system itself is far more stable than the headlines suggest. For most ordinary savers, the foundations of pension saving ...

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Think salary sacrifice is just for pensions? Think again

By Robin Watkins and Adam Bexson Salary sacrifice (also known as salary exchange) is often viewed through a pensions-only lens. But the opportunity is far wider. For employers under cost pressure (and employees...

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Do politicians keep changing UK pensions? The reality for ordinary savers and trustees in 2026

Independent professional trustees and scheme decision-makers often hear the same concern from employers and members alike: “Pensions just keep changing. How can anyone plan when the rules are constantly being r...

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Salary sacrifice for pensions: why it still pays to act now

By Adam Bexson, Senior Consultant  Salary sacrifice – often called salary exchange – isn’t new but it’s back in the spotlight following the November 2025 Budget. For employers, salary sacrifice is a strategic...

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How inclusive design can improve workplace pension engagement

Pension engagement remains one of the most persistent challenges in running an effective workplace pension scheme.  When employees fail to engage with their pensions – missing communications or deadlines, ...

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Why language matters when talking about pensions – and how to make it work for you

By Adam Bexson, Senior Consultant  When it comes to workplace pensions, the way we talk about them is just as important as the benefits themselves. Too often, pensions are described as “dull” or “b...

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Autumn Budget: Why the Rumoured £2,000 Salary Sacrifice Cap Could Undermine Pensions Reform

Rumours about changes to salary sacrifice appear before almost every Budget. The 2025 Autumn Budget is no different – but the latest reports have prompted a stronger industry response than usual. Several outlet...