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The Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) is one of the most generous UK Pension Schemes across both private and public sectors, reflecting the critical value of our Armed Forces in keeping us safe at home and stronger abroad.
It is essential to understand the unique value of your Armed Forces Pension and retirement planning options. That’s why we’re encouraging you to invest in your future, by better understanding your pension this AFPAW – with a range of presentations, webinars, drop-in advice, online myth busting, tips, and factsheets, to help you plan and make informed choices.
AFPAW 2024 – What's on?
If you’re interested in finding out more, or have a question you would like to discuss, get involved with the following sessions throughout AFPAW:
- Armed Forces Pension Scheme 15 (AFPS 15) – 10 September, 12.30-13.30: Forces Pension Society webinar highlighting the primary features and benefits of the scheme, how you can add to your pension, and how to understand your Remediable Service Statement (RSS).
- Speak to a Pensions Expert – MOD Main Building, Pillared Hall (ground floor) 10-12 September, 11:00-14:00 each day: Ask the Armed Forces Pension Team any general questions you have about your pension. This drop-in service, for those with access, will be trialed in Main Building this year and, if successful, will be rolled out across the Defence estate during next year’s Pension Awareness Week.
- Remedy eligibility for those who joined the Armed Forces from 1 April 2012 onwards – 11 September, 10:00-11:00: White Ensign Association webinar
- 2015 Pension Remedy for those who joined the Armed Forces before 1 April 2012 – 11 September, 13:00-14:00: White Ensign Association webinar.
- Forces Pension Society Tax online presentation – 12 September, 12.30-13:30: Pension savings statements, annual allowance, adjustments to tax for the AFPS 15 Remedy period following ‘roll back’, and what you can expect in October 2024.
