KISS
Keep It Simple Stupid Let’s be honest, pensions are not the most exciting subject in the world but we probably all acknowledge that they are very important. I have been to many a party, night out etc and have been chatting to people about everything and nothing when the old, ‘What do you do for […]
The Pension Inspectors are coming!!
In a recent update published by The Pensions Regulator (TPR), they confirm that between April and June 2018 27,219 compliance notices were issued against employers for breaching automatic enrolment rules. Let that sink in for a moment…27,219 compliance notices in a 3-month period! A compliance notice is issued by TPR to set out the steps […]
Employers, have you got your finger on the pulse?
Throughout my time in the Employee Benefits industry, I have been asked to carry out countless reviews on the structure of some Group Risk policies (typically Group Life Assurance and Group Income Protection) with a view to providing feedback on potential issues or risks that may exist for the Employer. On the whole, I can […]
So I’ve got a company pension in place for the employees, now what?
“So, I have our company pension in place for the employees; contributions are being taken from pay and paid across to our pension provider on time and we have submitted our declaration of compliance to The Pensions Regulator (TPR). All seems to be swimming along lovely and I can now go back to focusing on […]
Pension Dashboard – Mind the Elephant in the Room
First announced in the 2016 Budget, the Pensions Dashboard is the latest step in the government’s wider strategy to help people to engage with their pensions earlier rather than at retirement. The prototype was launched in Sept 2016 and after a busy period of close cross-industry collaboration, it is currently being demonstrated to Government, industry […]
Lifetime ISAs & Employee Financial Education
Lifetime ISA’s or LISA’s as they’re known were announced in March 2016’s budget as a new form of ISA designed to encourage longer term savings for the younger population for two key purposes, purchasing a new home and/or retirement. These alongside the auto enrolment requirements are likely to leave younger employees with ever more questions as […]
The Pensions Dashboard
What is The Pensions Dashboard? The Pensions Dashboard is a platform that lets savers see all their pension pots in one place instigated by the government. Why is it needed? According to Which?, almost half of over 50s don’t know the value of their pension while as much as 21% of savers have never even […]
Wingate receives GOLD Investors in People accreditation
Wingate Benefit Solutions, a leading firm of Corporate Advisers based in Caterham, Surrey has been awarded the Investors in People Gold standard, joining the top 7% of accredited organisations across the UK who believe in realising the potential of their people. Established in the 1970’s the Caterham based company has an ethos to work in […]
