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Complete our survey on how your pension is invested

Nov 23, 2023

Members of the Fund can now share their views of how the investment manager of their pension, Railpen, invests their savings.
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Tis the season to be cautious - stay safe from scams over the festive season

Nov 21, 2023

With just over a month to go till Christmas, this may be one of the busiest times of the year for shoppers’ bank accounts. So, be vigilant.
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If you could do one thing to boost your financial wellbeing, what would it be?

Nov 9, 2023

One step, one simple action - sometimes that’s all it takes to kick start a journey to a more financially-aware and happier you.
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Finding a lost pension could transform your future

Oct 27, 2023

1 in 20 people have a lost pension and over 26.6 billion pounds are lost in misplaced pensions, which divides roughly into 2.8 million pension pots, worth an average of £9,500.
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Over 50? It's time to up your saving game - later is better than never!

Oct 23, 2023

Although you may still have a decade or more to prepare for retirement, it is fast approaching and now may be the perfect time to make sure you have enough to have a financially happy retirement.
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Possible auto-enrolment changes could be a win for younger workers

Oct 19, 2023

Saving into a pension earlier now has the royal stamp of approval, and younger workers could be able to save more into their pension in the future.
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Member-focused Sustainable Ownership Review 2022 now available online

Oct 10, 2023

Members in the Fund can now read more about how their money is invested in the second annual Sustainable Ownership Review.
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Write or change your will for free in October 2023

Oct 6, 2023

If you’re 55 or over you may be able to have a will drafted for you, or change your existing will if you already have one, free of charge.
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Good Money Week and Sustainable Ownership

Oct 3, 2023

It's Good Money Week (2-8 October), a great opportunity to understand how your money is managed, with sustainability in mind.
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Delays to annual benefit statements

Sep 21, 2023

If you were due to receive an annual benefit statement because it’s the month you were born, it will now be issued by the end of October while we make some improvements.
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Pay Your Pension Some Attention

Sep 20, 2023

You don’t need to be a pensions expert to make the most of your hard-earned money.
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Pension planning in your 40s - prioritising pension saving and staying focused

Sep 18, 2023

And breathe! After the financial turbulence of many people’s 30s associated with raising a young family, you’re probably enjoying better financial security and perhaps more money to spend on yourself in your 40s.
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Helpful new resources for Fund members

Sep 8, 2023

New members joining the British Transport Police Force Superannuation Fund will now get a host of special resources to welcome them aboard.
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Understanding pensions better, with Pension Awareness 2023

Sep 6, 2023

The national Pension Awareness campaign is marking its 10th birthday, with a series of free, online events from 11-15 September 2023.
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The passing of Trustee Director Gerry Doherty

Sep 5, 2023

With enormous sadness, I am sharing with you the news of the passing of Trustee Director Gerry Doherty.
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Thinking of keeping that holiday feeling and moving abroad? Here's a few things you need to know about your pension

Sep 4, 2023

Moving abroad is a goal for many when they retire, perhaps one that you’re aiming for. When it comes to your pension, there are a few things to think about when moving abroad permanently or buying a second home outside of the UK.
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Introducing your new look Annual Benefit Statement (ABS)

Aug 29, 2023

Your Annual Benefit Statement (ABS) has been improved to help make planning for life after work easier for you.
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Your August 2023 issue of Focus is now available online

Aug 18, 2023

The latest issue of the Focus newsletter for members currently paying into the Fund is now online.
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Take a midlife MOT

Aug 18, 2023

It’s never too late to take control of your finances, and your future. If you’re aged 45-65, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has created a new Midlife MOT website.
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Scenario: retiree Michael falls for a pension scam

Aug 16, 2023

Can you detect a pension scam? Michael thought he could until he got tricked out of his pension by a very sophisticated and plausible-sounding scammer. Read Michael's story to see what a real-life case may look like.
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