Section A
News feed
Summary Funding Statement 2017 now available
08
Jun
2017
The Trustee has now published the Summary Funding Statement outlining the results of the 30 June 2016 actuarial interim assessment.
BT review of BTPS benefits
30
May
2017
BT have announced that they have commenced a review of the BT Pension Scheme (BTPS) benefits.
How much will your State Pension be?
18
May
2017
Reforms in April 2016 introduced the new State Pension. Most people reaching State Pension Age this year won’t be entitled to the full amount. How much will your State Pension be?
Snap general election halts decision to reduce MPAA
28
Apr
2017
Following the announcement of a general election, the Government is expediting the Finance (No 2) Bill before Parliament is dissolved on 3 May 2017.
Divorce
If you get divorced, BTPS may be required to allocate or pay part of your retirement or death benefits to your ex-spouse to comply with any court order requiring this.
This can happen even if you are already receiving a pension. Part of your pension will then belong to your former spouse, who must then transfer the value of it to another pension arrangement. This process is known as ‘pension sharing’.
If you are getting divorced it is important that you review your Expression of Wish Form and seek legal advice as the options can be complex.
If you need detailed information about the value of your benefits in connection with a divorce, you will need to contact Accenture.