For Immediate Release: Tuesday 3 February 2004

IMA URGES JOINED-UP THINKING BY GOVERNMENT ON PENSIONS

The Investment Management Association (IMA) welcomes the Government’s moves towards “simplicity, security and choice” to help people take control of their retirement planning.  However, this is just one part of the jigsaw to joined-up Government policy.

Sheila Nicoll, Deputy Chief Executive of the IMA said:

“ Simplicity is the key. The Government must make the most of the opportunity to reform and simplify pensions tax. This is fundamental to ensuring that confidence in pension saving is maintained and consumers see the benefits in contributing towards their own retirement.”

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For further information, please contact;

Sheila Nicoll, Deputy Chief Executive, IMA                                          020 7831 0898

Helen Stephenson, Communications Officer, IMA                                020 7831 0898

Mona Patel, Head of Communications, IMA (Out of hours)                    07771 995 033

65 Kingsway London WC2B 6TD 

Tel: +44 (0) 20 7831 0898 Fax:+44 (0) 20 7831 9975 

www.investmentuk.org 

Investment Management Association is a company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales Registered number 4343737.  Registered office as above.