Posts Tagged ‘pensions’
The Building Blocks of a Successful Defined Benefit Endgame Strategy
The Building Blocks of a Successful Defined Benefit Endgame Strategy The Building Blocks of a Successful Defined Benefit Endgame Strategy In our recent article “The Long‑Term Future of Your Defined Benefit Pension Scheme”, we introduced the concept of the Defined Benefit (DB) endgame and the main routes schemes typically take as funding improves and risk…
Read MoreThe Long‑Term Future of Your Defined Benefit Pension Scheme
The Long‑Term Future of Your Defined Benefit Pension Scheme A defined benefit pension scheme is one of the most enduring commitments an organisation makes. As funding levels improve and investment risk reduces, the focus naturally shifts from short‑term management to a more strategic question: how do we secure members’ benefits properly, while bringing greater certainty…
Read MoreBudget 2025 Highlights
Unio Employee Benefits Budget 2025 highlights The Finance Bill will be published next week and we will monitor it for any further developments.
Read MoreStandard Fund Threshold Set to Increase
The report of the independent examination of the Standard Fund Threshold has recommended changes reflecting developments in pensions and wage growth.
Read MoreMind the Gap – The Gender Pension Gap in Ireland
As they near retirement, many women in Ireland face a harsh reality: their pensions are significantly lower than those of men. Miriam Bourke, Head of Member Engagement at Unio Employee Benefits looks at the causes of the gender pension gap and possible approaches to addressing the shortfall.
Read MoreWebinar: Next Steps for Auto Enrolment
Auto Enrolment is on its way. What do employers need to know? Watch our webinar to learn the key components and what the next steps should be to ensure compliance and maximise benefits for employees.
Read MoreUpcoming Webinar: Preparing for Auto-Enrolment in Ireland – A Comprehensive Guide for Employers
Historic Automatic Enrolment legislation is due to come into effect in early 2025. Unio Employee Benefits is holding a webinar on Monday next, July 15th from 10 to 10:30am to update employers on the imminent introduction of the new legislation.
Read MoreMajor Changes to Ireland’s Pension System Only Months Away.
A new pension auto-enrolment system is due to come into effect in Ireland at the start of 2025. The system is designed to address the problem of declining and inadequate long-term retirement savings by ensuring employees automatically join the scheme.
Read MoreAre you maximising your tax relief?
If you haven’t yet used the full income tax relief available for the 2022 tax year, you can do so by making a lump sum Additional Voluntary Contribution by the end of October 2023.
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