National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF)



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The NAPF press office provides round-the-clock service for pensions, personal finance, investment and other journalists. The Communications Team also provides a range of services and information on political and research issues.

Latest News releases

NAPF welcomes Government consultation on Section 75

The NAPF has been asking for a review of the Section 75 regulations for some time, so we welcome this consultation on what has been a long running concern for both employers and pension funds.

NAPF: Pension funds continue to diversify asset investments

The latest Annual Survey1 from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has shown that pension funds are continuing to move their assets out of equities and into other investment classes.

NAPF response to Government proposals on employer self-certification

The Government’s announcement on a simple way for employers to certify that their pension scheme will meet the 2012 contribution requirements introduces some welcome flexibility.

NAPF launches best practice principles for investment advice

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today launched the final version of its Best Practice Principles on investment advice to pension funds (annex 1).

NAPF: Barclays UK retirement fund wins NAPF investment competition

Barclays UK Retirement Fund has been named as the winner of the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Investment Competition 20081, sponsored by Henderson Global Investors.

NAPF: Report highlights four key issues for UK pensions regulation

An independent report written for the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has found four areas where UK pensions regulation is out of step with international practice.

NAPF announces the launch of the pension quality mark

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today announced that it will start awarding a Pension Quality Mark from 2009 for any employer offering defined contribution (DC) pensions that meet three core tests.

NAPF annual pensions survey 2008 - stability now, but further change on the horizon

The 34th National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Annual Survey1 has revealed a picture of continuity and change in UK workplace pension provision in 2008.

NAPF: Proposals for pensions accounting are premature

NAPF responds to International Accounting Standards Board on pensions accounting.

NAPF: Major pension funds increase class action participation

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Engagement Survey 20081 of funds with over £1 billion in assets, has found that growing numbers are becoming involved in class actions.

NAPF: Large funds increase engagement and impact

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Engagement Survey 20081 shows that large UK pension funds (with over £1 billion in assets) are increasing their influence on the companies they invest in.

NAPF: UK companies feel duty to help employees prepare for retirement

A survey of over 300 HR Managers1 by the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has found that pensions continue to be an integral and important part of many company remuneration packages.

NAPF calls for greater flexiblity on risk sharing pensions

In its response to the Government’s consultation1 on pensions risk sharing (launched in June 2008), the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has called for greater flexibility for employers in the design of pension schemes.

NAPF: Specialist pensions service for HR professionals launched

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today launched HR PensionsConnection, a new specialist service aimed at providing information and support to HR professionals involved in their organisation’s workplace pension.

NAPF: Employers' pension education service, PENSIONSFORCE, gets online makeover

PENSIONSFORCE, the free-of-charge workplace education service designed to help employers help their employees plan for retirement has launched a new website, www.pensionsforce.co.uk.

NAPF launches specialist service for financial professionals

The NAPF has today launched FD PensionsConnection, a new specialist service aimed at providing information and support to financial professionals involved in their organisation’s workplace pension.

NAPF welcomes regulator's decision to delay changes on mortality assumptions

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has welcomed the Pensions Regulator’s (tPR) announcement.

NAPF: Accounting proposals could lead to further erosion of UK defined benefit pension schemes

National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today warned that the plans are likely to further weaken and erode UK defined benefit (DB) pension schemes.

NAPF: Poor understanding of workplace pensions offers opportunity to boost retirement savings

The latest findings from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) Workplace Pensions Survey1 show that more work must be done with employees to build their understanding of the benefits of workplace pensions.

NAPF: Pensions Bill must be changed

NAPF says pensions bill must change to avoid unnecessary costs to workplace pensions and to avoid undermining retirement savings for low earners



Media and Communications Contacts:

Mark Brooks
Tel: 020 7808 1312
Mobile: 07917 506 683
Email: mark.brooks@napf.co.uk

Ruth Wharram
Tel: 020 7808 1345
Mobile: 07825 171 446
Email: ruth.wharram@napf.co.uk

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Latest Press Releases

NAPF welcomes Government consultation on Section 75

The NAPF has been asking for a review of the Section 75 regulations for some time, so we welcome this consultation on what has been a long running concern for both employers and pension funds.

NAPF: Pension funds continue to diversify asset investments

The latest Annual Survey1 from the National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has shown that pension funds are continuing to move their assets out of equities and into other investment classes.

NAPF response to Government proposals on employer self-certification

The Government’s announcement on a simple way for employers to certify that their pension scheme will meet the 2012 contribution requirements introduces some welcome flexibility.

NAPF launches best practice principles for investment advice

The National Association of Pension Funds (NAPF) has today launched the final version of its Best Practice Principles on investment advice to pension funds (annex 1).