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Our annual member survey

Jun 16, 2022

This year around 7,000 randomly-selected members will be given the opportunity to share their views on the service we provide. If you’ve been selected, you will have received an initial email from us explaining more about the survey.
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A new range of investment funds is now available

Jun 1, 2022

The range of investment funds has changed for members of the BRASS or AVC Extra Additional Voluntary Contribution arrangements.
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Guidance on your retirement options

Jun 1, 2022

If you're aged 50 or over and request to transfer out or access any defined contribution benefits, you may need to obtain free guidance on your retirement options from Pension Wise.
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Covid-19 and retirement planning

May 31, 2022

After over two years of living and working during a global pandemic, the world is slowly starting to find its way back to what feels like normal.
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Pensions Dashboards: bringing all your pensions together

May 30, 2022

Pensions Dashboards is a project run by the government with the help of a number of key delivery partners.
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Tax and your pension

Apr 20, 2022

Many people find pension tax complex. So here's a simple guide to the basics for this tax year.
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Get social with the Fund

Apr 20, 2022

We've launched Twitter for members - follow us @BTPPensionFund
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Your latest Focus newsletter is online

Apr 13, 2022

The latest Focus newsletter is now available online for members currently paying into the Fund.
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Chris Hannon to retire as Trustee Chair

Apr 6, 2022

Chris Hannon will retire as Trustee Chair of the railway pension schemes on 6 July 2022.
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Your pension is in safe hands

Mar 31, 2022

You may not always think about it, but it’s comforting to know your personal details and retirement income are fully protected.
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How the Spring Statement affects you

Mar 25, 2022

On 23 March 2022, Chancellor Rishi Sunak delivered his Spring Statement. It is an update on the current state and future expectations of the nation’s finances.
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5 tips to help power up your pension before tax year end

Mar 22, 2022

The 2021/22 is due to come to an end on 5 April. There’s still a little bit of time, though, to roll up your sleeves and take a few actions to make the most of your pension before then.
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Railpen update on the Russian invasion of Ukraine

Mar 7, 2022

The Fund has very little direct exposure to Russian investments and will sell these when sanctions allow.
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Make a will for free during March

Mar 4, 2022

This March, the Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) and Railway Mission are offering you the chance to write your will for free.
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Railpen wins a major award

Feb 25, 2022

Your pension administrator Railpen, has beaten off strong competition to win a major Communications Award in London.
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Future increase to the Normal Minimum Pension Age

Feb 7, 2022

In September we gave you an update about the proposed increase to NMPA and how it will affect members. This is the position in February 2022.
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Easy guides to the new State Pension

Jan 26, 2022

The Department for Work & Pensions (DWP) has created some handy, new online guides which explain all you need to know about the new State Pension.
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Death and your pension

Jan 11, 2022

What happens to your pension when you die?
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Transferring your pension - is it worth it?

Jan 4, 2022

Understand the potential pitfalls of transferring your pension and check out our new video on transfers.
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Happy Pension Year 2022!

Dec 29, 2021

Follow our resolutions and get to grips with your pension this New Year!
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Each of Railpen Limited (registered in England and Wales No. 2315380) and Railway Pension Investments Limited (RPIL) (Registered in England and Wales No. 1491097) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Railways Pension Trustee Company Limited (Registered in England and Wales No. 2934539). Registered office for each company: 100 Liverpool Street, London EC2M 2AT. RPIL is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for some of its activities. The administration of occupational pension schemes is not a regulated activity. Full details about the extent of RPIL's authorisation and regulation by the Financial Conduct Authority are available from us on request.