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Jan
2021
Following members’ feedback, we have been investing in technology and modernising our online services.
06
Jan
2021
BT Pension Scheme Management (‘BTPSM’) has announced, with immediate effect, the appointment of Wyn Francis as Chief Investment Officer.
08
Dec
2020
The Trustees have been in discussions with their advisers as to the steps the Scheme should take with regards to the “equalisation” of certain pension benefits.
25
Nov
2020
Every month, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates the inflation rate in the UK by calculating the change in prices of a representative basket of goods and services.
The following AVC funds are no longer accepting contributions or switches in from other BTPS AVCs. The funds you have already built up will remain invested in these funds. If you wish to switch your AVC funds to one of the Standard Life options listed on the AVC investment options page, you can do so using the Pension portal.
This fund aims to achieve capital growth for investors over the long-term by tracking closely the performance of the FTSE All Share Index, a market capitalisation weighted index of common stocks of companies listed in the UK.
There is a total annual charge of 0.42% a year, deducted on a monthly basis from your accumulated fund.
You can download the factsheet for this fund here.
This fund aims to achieve capital growth for investors over the long-term by investing in shares of UK and overseas companies. The fund consists of two equally weighted sleeves – one closely tracks performance of the FTSE All Share Index, whilst the other looks to outperform a market capitalisation weighted index of common stocks of companies listed in other developed countries.
There is a total annual charge of 0.71% a year, deducted on a monthly basis from your accumulated fund.
You can download the factsheet for this fund here.
All funds in the Equitable Life Managed Fund were transferred to the Utmost Life and Pensions Managed Fund on 1 January 2020. Investments in the Managed Fund are predominantly invested in a mix of UK and overseas equities with the remainder invested in money markets and fixed interest.
There is a total annual charge of 0.75% a year, deducted on a monthly basis from your accumulated fund.
You can view the factsheet for this fund here.
Funds in the Equitable Life With-Profits Fund were enhanced and transferred to the Utmost Life and Pensions Secure Cash Investment on 1 January 2020. Funds were then transferred to the Standard Life Deposit and Treasury Fund during June 2020. Information about the Standard Life Deposit and Treasury Fund is available here.
This fund aims to capture the returns of the UK equity market. It tracks the FTSE All-Share Index and invests primarily in UK equities.
There is a total annual charge of 0.41% a year, deducted on a monthly basis from your accumulated fund.
You can download the factsheet for this fund here.
This fund provides access to the UK and overseas equity markets via index tracking funds and aims to capture global equity market returns. It is invested broadly 50% in UK equities and 50% in overseas equities.
There is a total annual charge of 0.48% a year, deducted on a monthly basis from your accumulated fund.
You can download the factsheet for this fund here.
This unitised with-profits fund invests in a wide spread of UK and overseas shares, property holdings and government and corporate bonds. Bonuses are paid, usually in February, according to current investment conditions. When benefits are paid a terminal bonus in respect of returns and profits not already taken into account may be paid. It should be remembered that the terminal bonus is subject to the insurer’s continued solvency and the amount may fluctuate with the underlying asset performance.
Charges for administration expenses, investment management and the cost of guarantees are not taken directly from the fund but are taken account of before any bonuses are paid.
You can download the factsheet for this fund here.
Please note that if you switch from the Standard Life with-profits fund, you may be giving up valuable guarantees and your fund may be subject to a reduction in value. A guide to Standard Life’s with-profits funds is available here.
The total annual charges quoted are made up of an annual management charge (AMC) and variable expenses, less any discount negotiated for BTPS members. Charges are not fixed and can go up or down over time.
Please select from section A or C
Section A
For members who joined the Scheme before 1 December 1971
Section B
Section B no longer has any active members, if you are a deferred member of Section B, please visit the deferred section here
Section C
Section C closed to most active members on 30 June 2018, but remains open to members holding a “GAD passport” following a previous transfer from another employer. If you are a deferred member of Section C, please visit the deferred section here
Please select from section A, B or C
Section A
For members who joined the Scheme before 1 December 1971
Section B
For members who joined the Scheme between 1 December 1971 and 31 March 1986
Section C
For members who joined the Scheme on or from 1 April 1986 but before the Scheme closed on 31 March 2001
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