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Why are pensions dashboards needed?
As industry continues preparing for pensions dashboards, it’s worth revisiting why this work is being undertaken with the Government and regulators.
13 September 2023

Pensions Dashboards Programme reset update
PDP is currently in reset, with support from DWP. The reset began in March with the appointment of a reset board and reset team to help oversee the work.
17 August 2023

DWP issues a written ministerial statement
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a written ministerial statement providing an update on the connection deadline for pensions dashboards.
8 June 2023

Frequently asked questions on the new approach to connection
FAQs about the 8 June announcement from the Department for Work and Pensions.
21 June 2023

Progress Update Report April 2023
This is the seventh update report from the Pensions Dashboards Programme, looking at the period since October 2022.
10 May 2023

Research to help develop consents and authorisation wording for pensions dashboards
The Pensions Dashboards Programme commissioned Ipsos to undertake research into users’ understanding of how their data will be used during the pensions dashboard journey.
9 May 2023

PASA’s data matching guidance update
Chris Curry, our Principal, interviewed Maurice Titley, Co-chair of PASA’s Pensions Dashboards Working Group about industry preparing for dashboards.
9 May 2023

Frequently asked questions on connection deadlines and revised timelines
FAQs about the latest announcement from the Department for Work and Pensions.
15 March 2023

DWP issues a written ministerial statement
The statement explains that the Pensions Dashboards Programme will be unable to meet the connection deadlines set out in legislation, and the timeline will need to be revised.
2 March 2023
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Connection deadline
Pension providers and schemes will connect to dashboards by the connection deadline of 31 October 2026.
Consumer protection
PDP and partners are considering ways to help minimise risk to consumers using pensions dashboards.
Ecosystem
To make dashboards work, multiple parties and technical services need to be connected to our ecosystem.
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The pensions dashboards ecosystem
Multiple parties and technical services need to be connected – in what we’re referring to as an ecosystem – to make pensions dashboards work.
Introduction to data standards
Data standards set out the data formatting requirements pension providers must follow when returning pensions data. Once pensions dashboards are operational, there will potentially be thousands of data exchanges daily.
Collaborating with delivery partners
PDP, Government, industry and regulators need to work together to make dashboards a success.
Introduction to the pensions dashboards standards
The standards will provide the rules and controls that will facilitate the ongoing connection to the pensions dashboards ecosystem.
Understanding find and view data
Pension providers and schemes need to be aware of the two types of data that are fundamental to pensions dashboards. It is vital that this data is accurate and kept up-to-date.
Cleansing data in readiness for pensions dashboards
Getting data ready is a critical part of the process for pension providers and schemes preparing data to connect to pensions dashboards.
Dashboards available point
The dashboards available point (DAP) determines when the public will gain access to dashboards. DAP signifies the date when individuals can start using these transformative tools to manage their pensions effectively.