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TPT reveals plans to launch multi-employer CDC pension scheme


By Sophie Smith

TPT Retirement Solutions has announced plans to launch its own collective defined contribution (CDC) scheme, making it the first provider to publicly declare its intention to enter the multi-employer CDC pensions market.

Building on the recent news that legislation enabling multi-employer CDC schemes will be introduced in the autumn, TPT confirmed that it is currently designing a multi-employer CDC scheme, with plans to complete authorisation by the end of 2026


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This week in pensions: 6 – 9 May 2025

Pensions Age looks back on the key developments in the industry this week, including updates on multi-employer collective defined contribution (CDC) pension schemes, pensions dashboard progress, and calls on the government to address industry concerns

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Scoop: EQRS launches member communications and engagement service

EQ Retirement Solutions (EQRS) has launched a new member communications and engagement service, designed to enhance the firm's existing solutions for public and private sector schemes, and long-term savings and retirement providers

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Bank of England cuts base rate to 4.25%

The Bank of England (BoE) has reduced the base rate from 4.5 per cent to 4.25 per cent, marking the first rate cut since February 2025

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News in brief - 9 May 2025

The latest news in brief and mandates from the past seven days

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Keeping track of the latest pensions dashboards connections

The number of pension providers and schemes that have completed their connection to the pensions dashboards ecosystem has continued to grow. Pensions Age brings you the latest updates...

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LGPS remains in 'surprisingly strong position' amid market turmoil

The 2025 valuation for the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is expected to provide a “unique opportunity" to reset contribution levels, Isio has said, after its latest update revealed that the LGPS remains in a “surprisingly strong position"

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Cancer Research UK Pension Scheme agrees £280m buy-in with Standard Life

The Cancer Research UK Pension Scheme has agreed a £280m buy-in with Standard Life, covering the benefits of 2,800 members
DB funding levels remain 'robust' despite significant volatility

Defined benefit (DB) funding levels have remained “robust” despite the significant volatility in global financial markets caused by US President Donald Trump’s Liberation Day tariffs, Broadstone's Sirius Index has revealed
UK consumers face a pension shortfall based on their desired retirement

The average pension pot of £253,701 would only last 11 years against the average desired annual retirement income of £30,050, research from Retirement Review has revealed, highlighting a gap between savings reality and income expectations
Intellica acquires Cosan Consulting

Intellica has acquired Cosan Consulting for an undisclosed amount

15.3 million people at risk of retirement poverty as retirement outlooks worsen

Retirement outlooks have continued to worsen in recent years due to rising living costs, with research from Scottish Widows revealing that 39 per cent of people (around 15.3 million) in the UK, aren't on track for a minimum lifestyle in retirement, up from 35 per cent in 2023
Brunel Pension Partnership exploring next steps following government rejection

Brunel Pension Partnership has confirmed that it is working with its partner funds to explore options for the next stage of its future, after the government rejected the pool's proposed business case and invited the funds to pursue mergers


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In our latest Pensions Age video interview, Aon DC senior partner and head of DC consulting, Ben Roe, speaks to Laura Blows about the latest changes and challenges within the DC sector

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In the latest Pensions Age podcast, Laura Blows speaks to TPT Retirement Solutions Chief Client Strategy Officer, Andy O’Regan, about the role of collective DC (CDC) within the UK pensions space
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In the latest Pensions Age podcast, Sophie Smith talks to Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) principal, Chris Curry, about the latest pensions dashboards developments, and the work still needed to stay on track

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