Useful links
Here are some useful links to external sites which you may be interested to view.
Department for Work and Pensions
Responsible for Government's welfare reform agenda - website provides support and advice on various benefits and services including pensions
www.dwp.gov.uk/
Directgov
Up-to-date information on pensions and retirement planning issues
https://www.gov.uk/browse/working/workplace-personal-pensions
Financial Conduct Authority
Independent body that regulates UK financial services industry
HM Revenue & Customs
Provides information on tax and National Insurance contributions (NICs)
www.hmrc.gov.uk/home.htm
HM Treasury
Provides information on changes in legislation and Government regulations, including Budget reports
www.hm-treasury.gov.uk/
IFA Promotion
Provides details of Independent Financial Advisers in the UK
www.unbiased.co.uk
Money Helper
Is a service established by the UK Government to provide pensions guidance
https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/pensions-and-retirement
The Pensions Regulator
The regulatory body for work-based pension schemes in the UK
www.thepensionsregulator.gov.uk/
The Pension Tracing Service
Helps you to find any pension schemes you have lost touch with
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/Companyandpersonalpensions/DG_10027189
Shell Pensioners Association
SPA is open to anyone in the UK who is receiving a pension from Shell or is a deferred pensioner.
https://shellpensioners.org.uk/
State Pension Forecast
Find out how much pension you will receive from the State
www.direct.gov.uk/en/Pensionsandretirementplanning/StatePension/StatePensionforecast/DG_10014008
The Unclaimed Assets Register
A search service that helps you find your lost assets and re-establish contact with financial institutions
www.uar.co.uk
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Factsheets
The following factsheets give you additional information about situations that may affect you as a member of the SOCPF.