Rising inflation helps pensioners

31/01/2018

​In September 2017, the 12-month rate for Consumer Prices Index (CPI) inflation reached 3% for the first time since April 2012.

Scottish Income Tax – New rates

24/01/2018

The Scottish Government has confirmed that with effect from 6 April 2018 it will be introducing two new income tax bands whilst also increasing the top rate of income tax for high earners.

New Pension Minister announced following the latest cabinet reshuffle

18/01/2018

Esther McVey, MP for Tatton in Cheshire becomes the fifth Work and Pensions Secretary to be appointed in less than three years. Esther replaces David Gauke, who after only a short term in office, now moves to the Justice Department.

TPAS and MAS announce web chat facility

12/12/2017

​Ahead of the Government’s planned merger in 2018 to combine the Money Advice Service (MAS), The Pensions Advisory Service (TPAS) and Pension Wise into a single consumer facing body, TPAS and MAS have launched an integrated webchat service.

Don’t be confused about your State Pension

27/11/2017

Her Majesty’s Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has confirmed it no longer intends on writing to individuals confirming their State Pension entitlement.

Legislation against pension cold-calling delayed

31/10/2017

Last week the House of Lords demanded that unsolicited calls in relation to pensioner cold-calling are outlawed, sooner than the Government’s current plans.

An interview with Sarah Garrett

20/10/2017

Sarah, thank you for finding the time to talk to me this morning. Perhaps we could start by talking about your role within Nationwide. I have been lucky to have performed several roles in my 27 years with Nationwide....

Interview with Muir Mathieson

19/10/2017

Muir Mathieson has been a Trustee Director of the Nationwide Pension Fund for six months. Read Muir's interview here.

Auto-enrolment eligibility may be expanded

13/10/2017

​The Government’s review of auto-enrolment (AE) is anticipated to reduce the minimum qualifying age for eligible workers from age 22 to age 16.

Ethical Landlord Policy

09/10/2017

​Part of the Nationwide Pension Fund’s diverse investment strategy includes property investment. Investing in commercial property can provide an attractive investment option as it offers the potential for growth in the form of capital appreciation and a regular income generated through ground rent property rentals.