NAPF Press Releases

NAPF Welcomes Consultation and Clarification on the Pensions Regulator's Powers

25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the publication of the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) consultation on The Pension Regulators powers, The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Chief Executive, Joanne Segars said:

2008 Buyout Seminar - NAPF Comments

23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following the successful National Association of Pension Funds Buyout seminar today (23rd April), Chief Executive, Joanne Segars said:

NAPF Announces 2008-09 Council Membership

10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After this years National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) council elections, the following leading pension experts have been elected to serve on either the Benefits Council or Investment Council for four year terms:

Investment Conference 2008 (Video Footage Now Available)

8 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Video footage of four key sessions at the National Association of Pension Funds Conference 2008 (Edinburgh : 3rd- 5th March 2008) is now available online

NAPF Welcomes HM Treasury Update On Myners Principles

31 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today welcomed the launch of the HM Treasury consultation on updating the Myners Principles. This followed the NAPFs year-long consultation with the pensions industry, trustees and other stakeholders which resulted in a comprehensive progress review with recommendations published by the NAPF in November 2007

Stock Market Falls - NAPF Comments On Pension Funds Impact

17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has reiterated today that pension funds are long-term investors and stock market volatility will not have an enduring effect on workplace pensions.

NAPF Welcomes Re-Think On Small Pensions

12 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) welcomes the announcement concerning trivial commutation made in todays Budget. The new measures mean a partial reversion to the pre-2006 position for occupational pension schemes whereby a one-off cash sum can be paid as an alternative to a regular pension without having to obtain details of pension entitlements held elsewhere.

NAPF Calls For Caution - Response To IMA Proposals To End Compulsory Annuitisation

11 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In response to todays announcement by the Investment Management Association (IMA) on ending compulsory annuitisation, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) believes the proposals should be treated with caution.

NAPF Launches Independent Pension Trustee Toolkit Assessing Investment Consultancies

6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its core aim to raise standards within the UK pensions industry, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today launched an independent toolkit to help trustees assess the performance of investment consultancies.

Investing In Commercial Property Made Simple - NAPF Launch New Guide

6 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The first title in 2008 from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Made Simple series has been launched today at the Associations Investment Conference in Edinburgh.

NAPF Launches Investment Competition 2008

5 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As part of its aim to identify and share best practice, The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today launched Investment Competition 2008.

Thoresen Review - The Inclusion Of The Workplace Welcomed

3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In response to todays publication of the Thoresen Review, the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) welcomes the recommendation of a Money Guidance service including the emphasis placed on the workplace as an avenue for delivering generic financial advice. The NAPF, through its PENSIONSFORCE service, has found that face to face group meetings are the most preferred method for receiving information about retirement planning.

Workplace Pensions Valued But More To Be Done On Confidence)

3 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A new National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Workplace Pensions Survey has revealed that a workplace pension is the most important company benefit an employer can offer.

Executive Contracts and Severance (Joint ABI and NAPF Statement)

22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has welcomed the announcement (21 February 2008) by the Government that it will be consulting on the issue of conditional indexation and risk sharing in June 2008. However, it urges the Government to include legislation in the current Pensions Bill to enable the quick introduction of any changes resulting from the consultation.

Risk Sharing Consultation Welcomed But Swift Action Needed

22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAPF Comments On The Pensions Regulator's Mortality Consultation

18 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In response to The Pensions Regulators announcement today on its mortality consultation, The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Chief Executive, Joanne Segars, said: We want to see schemes properly funded and it is right that improvements in life expectancy should be recognised. Many schemes have already taken account of longevity improvements in their funding assumptions.

NAPF Announces Keynote Speakers at Investment Conference

1 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Lord Eddie George, former Governor of the Bank of England and P.J.ORourke, leading political satirist and best-selling author will headline a first class list of speakers at the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) 2008 Investment Conference.