Pensions Forum
Background to AICPA Pensions Forum for Non-commercial Semi-state and Related Bodies
AICPA established a Members only Pensions Forum exclusively for non-commercial Semi State & related Bodies and Agencies. This initiative responded directly to some of the needs of the relevant Bodies, resulting from an analysis of questionnaires completed by representatives of these Bodies at a Seminar organised by the AICPA.
What this Forum Includes
Invitations to two relevant pensions seminars each year
A co-ordinated approach to keeping pensions administrators in touch with new developments in public service pensions
An opportunity for informed discussion of pertinent pensions issues and interaction with other pensions administrators through bi-annual seminars
Access through the AICPA website to background pensions material and supporting documentation, e.g. Circular Letters etc.
Assistance with the roll-out of the detail of the Pensions Reforms agreed by the Government
What this Forum Excludes
It does not directly engage in the resolution of individual cases
It does not purport to provide hands-on-expert assistance or to provide an on-line help service
It is not a substitute for existing pensions administration resourcing.
Details of Service Available to Forum Members
Factsheets are published at the end of each quarter which
Provide an update on public service pension developments in the previous three months, particularly addressing any new Department of Finance circulars and their impact on schemes
Focus on any issues of interest that have arisen in the course of the previous year
May include a case study or case studies of interest, e.g. Family law Acts, Professional Added Years, Purchase of Notional Service etc.
Bi-annual Seminars
These Seminars provide a forum for Semi-State Bodies and Agencies to discuss common issues/problems associated with public service pensions administration and to develop/strengthen links between bodies.
AICPA Pensions Webpage
A password controlled webpage has been established and maintained within the existing AICPA website which allows Forum members access to all relevant documentation.
This dedicated webpage:
Contains Department of Finance circulars dealing with recent developments in the field of Public Sector Pensions, together with electronic versions of the Factsheets mentioned above
Acts as a catalyst for ensuring the relevance of the topics covered at the Seminars as Forum members are invited to submit queries of a general (rather than specific) nature which may be worthy of discussion. The final decision on topics for inclusion in the Seminars reflects the majority interest and extent of relevance/impact on the Forum membership as a whole
Provides notification of dates of events
Provides a written summary of all issues discussed at the Seminars.
Networking Opportunities
Membership of this Forum provides enhanced opportunities for pensions administrators to establish links with and discuss pertinent pensions issues with peers in other relevant organisations. This on-going opportunity for open communication provides possibilities for the strengthening of links between Forum members.
Subscriptions/Enquiries
Interested to become a member? Call AICPA
Intending members can also contact the Pensions Forum Manager for an electronic membership form.
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