1 November 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority updates its defined benefit scheme statistics report. The statistics are compiled from the annual actuarial data returns (AADRs) submitted to the Authority. The latest publication is presented in a time series format and includes statistics for all years from 2013 to 2023 inclusive, based on data taken from AADRs
25 October 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes updated guidance for determining assumptions used in pension benefit statements, as required under regulation 34(4) of the European Union (Occupational Pension Schemes) Regulations 2021. The update maintains consistency with recently revised guidance from the Society of Actuaries in Ireland in relation to pension projections. The latest version
Monday 30 September 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its Annual Report and Accounts for 2023. A copy of the Annual Report and Accounts 2023 and an accompanying statement from the Pensions Regulator, Brendan Kennedy can be found in the Annual Report and Accounts area of our website.
20 September 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a consultation on a draft revised code of conduct for personal retirement savings account providers. The Authority welcomes views on the draft code. The closing date for submissions to the consultation process is 1 November 2024. The draft code, consultation cover note, and a submission form are
29 July 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes an information note on the Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) Regulation. This is available on the guidance page of the Authority’s website. For further information, contact: Technical UnitThe Pensions AuthorityTel: 01 613 1900info@pensionsauthority.ie
16 July 2024: The Pensions Authority welcomes the launch of the IAPF’s Cost Transparency Standard (CTS). Participation in the CTS will enable trustees to better understand the investment costs they pay and to benchmark these costs against their peers. The CTS builds on the requirement in the Pensions Benefit Statement to provide a breakdown of
18 June 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes its guidance for trustees concerning investment strategies that may give rise to significant liquidity risks. This guidance is available on the guidance page of the Authority’s website.
7 June 2024: In the context of the move towards Master Trusts as the basis for pension provision by increasing numbers of employers in Ireland, the Pensions Council has undertaken a review of the transition exercise and the main points of consideration for stakeholders in navigating that transition. This work has led to the compilation
Wednesday 6 March 2024: EIOPA is launching a call for expression of interest for suitable personnel to renew its two stakeholder groups: EIOPA’s Stakeholder Groups facilitate EIOPA’s consultation with stakeholders in Europe on issues such as technical standards, guidelines, and recommendations that apply to the insurance and pension sectors. This is a unique opportunity for
2 January 2024: Today, the Pensions Authority publishes a change to the calculation of fees for occupational pension schemes with 20 or more participating employers. The Minister for Social Protection, with the consent of the Minister for Public Expenditure, National Development Plan Delivery and Reform, has approved a revised definition of ‘active member’ for the
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