NEST will be the biggest change in employer pension provision in decades, and will potentially increase employer contributions and administration costs, at a time where few businesses can afford to do so. 

From as early as October 2012 NEST (National Employment Savings Trust) will be formed and employers will have an obligation to either join the NEST scheme or have a compliant Group Pension plan in place.

Either way, both employers and employees will have to contribute to the pension with a minimum contribution of 3% from the employer and 5% from the employee.

Within the NEST scheme employees will be automatically enrolled into a default fund with a limited number of alternative funds to choose from. Many investment professionals consider there to be little chance of obtaining decent returns on investments with such restrictions however these funds are going to be cheaper to run than standard pension funds.

There will be extra paperwork with NEST, additional employer responsibilities and regulatory requirements. NEST could mean that employers need additional resourcing which increases the cost to the business and the time involved in processing this.

For those employers who already have a Group Pension Schemes it is essential to have it reviewed to ensure that it meets with the standards as laid down in law.

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Wise Financial Consulting are holding a series of seminars on NEST and its effects on the employer in the coming months so please feel free to book your place so that you do not fall foul of this legislation. Simply complete our “contact us” page and we will be in touch accordingly.