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Thousands of Irish pension holders must act quickly to review their pension before major changes come into effect under the IORP II directive. The 22nd April deadline affects those with executive pensions such as Small Self-Administered Pensions (SSAPs). These pensions have been, until now, a flexible and tax-efficient way [...]

Thousands of Irish people are losing out on significant retirement wealth - often without even realising it. There’s an estimated €500 million in forgotten pensions in Ireland, while many are contributing to underperforming pension funds or not taking full advantage of tax relief. With these issues in mind, this [...]

Around 800,000 employees across Ireland have been enrolled in a pension scheme for the first time after auto-enrolment (MyFutureFund) began on 1 January 2026.  These workers, aged between 23 and 60 earning over €20,000 per year, will pay 1.5% of their salary over the first three years of the [...]

Ireland is the last country in the OECD to introduce a workplace pension scheme, and it is expected that around 750,000 workers will benefit from auto-enrolment when it finally comes into effect on January 1st.  But some employers are attempting to avoid their responsibilities, and putting themselves at risk [...]

After being delayed multiple times over the past few years, preparations for auto-enrolment are now in full swing with the first board meeting of NAESRA and confirmation of how contributions will be invested. NAESRA, the authority which will handle most of the administrative work, held its first board meeting [...]

Thousands of pension holders in Ireland could be faced with huge bills if they don’t comply with new EU regulations that will come into effect on April 22nd. The new IORP II regime applies to one-member pensions, and most small self-administered pension scheme (SSAP) holders have moved their savings [...]

Thousands of people in Ireland are owed hundreds of millions of euro after investing in unregulated investment schemes, in a number of ongoing sagas which have caused devastation. Many people now have their pensions tied up in failed investment schemes, unable to retrieve funds or even reclaim the money [...]

Pension fees may look like tiny percentages, but over many years they can devour your retirement savings.  It is crucial to compare these charges when choosing a pension fund, as even the smallest fees can add up to significant amounts over time. While they can be confusing, every percentage [...]

The benefits of saving for retirement through a personal or occupational pension are well documented, with the State Pension pension alone being inadequate for most to maintain their quality of life in retirement. However, the question is not whether to invest – but where. Most pension funds achieved [...]

Pensions have a reputation for being complicated. It’s no wonder, with many different pension schemes, hundreds of funds, and a lack of transparency around fees and performance.   Until now, at least one thing had been fairly straightforward – timing. If you wanted to transfer your occupational pension, you could [...]