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Pensions and the Autumn Budget 2022

Dec 5, 2022

On 17 November 2022, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced the Autumn Budget under the new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. So what does this mean for pensions?
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Your 10-point year-end pension checklist

Nov 30, 2022

No matter how near or far retirement is for you, when it comes to your pension, it really pays to plan ahead.
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Stay alert! Pension scams are on the increase

Nov 4, 2022

The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has raised concerns that rising costs of living could make you more vulnerable to pension scams. Find out more about how you can protect your savings from scams and what to do if you're suspicious.
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Time to talk money

Nov 3, 2022

Talk Money Week – an annual public awareness campaign, run by the Money and Pensions Service, is to take place this month.
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Investment market update

Oct 14, 2022

There has been a lot of coverage in the media about the impact of Liability Driven Investment (LDI) funds on pension schemes. The railways pensions schemes do not currently use Liability Driven Investment (LDI) funds and are not in the same position as some pension schemes mentioned in the press.
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It's free wills month

Oct 12, 2022

Free will month is taking place this October for a second time this year. It allows those aged 55 and over to have a will drafted or updated free of charge.
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New Sustainable Ownership Review for members is out now!

Oct 12, 2022

Railpen, the investment manager of the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS), has published its 2021 Sustainable Ownership Review.
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Reunite with an old or lost pension this October

Oct 12, 2022

National Pension Tracing Day takes place on 30 October and aims to encourage pension savers to track down old or lost pension pots.
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Pay your pension some attention events to take place in October

Oct 12, 2022

Pension Awareness Week events, originally scheduled to run in September, will resume on 31 October.
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Penfriend out now!

Oct 3, 2022

The latest issue of Penfriend, our newsletter for retired members of the railways pension schemes, is available online now.
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Try your new Virtual Assistant

Sep 23, 2022

The new Virtual Assistant tool is now available to help give you the information you need about your pension benefits.
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Pay your pension some attention!

Sep 8, 2022

Organisations from across the pensions industry are joining forces this autumn/winter to help you understand your pension and get your retirement plans on target.
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What is Pension Credit?

Aug 23, 2022

Pension Credit is a payment from the government which could help you with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Find out more about how it works and who can claim it.
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Your latest issue of Review is here!

Aug 2, 2022

Check out the latest edition of your Review newsletter for guidance on how to save more and plan for your future.
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Please keep your contact details up-to-date!

Jul 18, 2022

It’s important that we always have your correct contact details so if there’s anything you need to know about your pension, we can get in touch with you quickly.
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Our new Trustee Chair

Jul 14, 2022

Welcome to the new Trustee Chair of the Railways Pension Scheme.
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Railpen is a winner again!

Jul 8, 2022

Railpen wins yet another major award for its pension services.
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The 2021 Report and Accounts is now available

Jul 7, 2022

Your Railways Pension Scheme Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2021 is now available online.
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DWP wants to hear from you

Jun 21, 2022

DWP seeks to explore what support members of pension schemes need to help them make informed decisions about how to use their savings.
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Our annual member survey

Jun 16, 2022

This year around 7,000 randomly-selected members will be given the opportunity to share their views on the service we provide. If you’ve been selected, you will have received an initial email from us explaining more about the survey.
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