Deferred Members News 2026

Revised Early Retirement Reduction Factors from 1 August 2026

Submitted by Administrator on July 22, 2026 - 11:24am

In accordance with Regulation 2(3) of the Local Government Pension Scheme Regulations 2013 and following guidance received from the Secretary of State, we can now confirm that the early retirement factors have been updated with effect from 1 August 2026 and will be applied to benefits taken voluntarily before Normal Pension Age.

Improving access and fairness in the LGPS

Submitted by Administrator on May 19, 2026 - 12:17pm

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The Government has introduced changes to the LGPS to make the Scheme fairer for all members. Most changes took effect from 1 April 2026, and some improvements apply retrospectively.

Merseyside Pension Fund's Report & Accounts 2024/2025

Submitted by Administrator on February 27, 2026 - 12:33pm

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Merseyside Pension Fund has published the final and fully audited version of its 2024/2025 Report and Accounts.

Merseyside Pension Fund retains its signatory status to the UK Stewardship Code

Submitted by Administrator on January 30, 2026 - 9:26am

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Merseyside Pension Fund is pleased to confirm that it has retained its status as a signatory to the UK Stewardship Code, following the Financial Reporting Council’s announcement of the final cohort reporting under the 2020 Code.

Our new-look 'MyPension' online service is coming soon

Submitted by Administrator on January 20, 2026 - 11:29am

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On Tuesday 27 January 2026, Merseyside Pension Fund will launch a new and improved version of its secure online service, MyPension.

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Deferred Members News 2026