Publications: Pensions Dashboards

Data standards: what they are, what’s been updated and what this means for industry

As industry prepares for connection to the pensions dashboards ecosystem, I am pleased to report that the Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) has published an updated version of data standards. Closely  following the recent publication of the connection timetable in guidance, this meets our commitment to share the updated data standards at least 12 months ahead of the first connect-by dates for industry.

Pensions Dashboards Programme welcomes National Audit Office report

A report by the National Audit Office (NAO) on pensions dashboards has recorded progress in several key areas as the programme gathers momentum.

Pensions Dashboards Programme announces new SRO

Connection timetable update

On 25 March 2024, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) issued a written ministerial statement announcing the publication of the timeline for connecting to pensions dashboards set out in guidance. The timeline has been produced more than the previously promised 12 months ahead of wider industry connecting to the dashboards ecosystem.

DWP issues a written ministerial statement on pensions dashboards connection guidance

The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has issued a written ministerial statement providing an update on the publication of connection guidance which includes the new staging timeline for connecting to pensions dashboards.

Pensions Dashboards Programme appoints new members to advisory group

Recent questions on dashboards

The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) is committed to continuous engagement with the pensions industry. Throughout the year, we host and attend speaking engagements, webinars, groups and forums. We receive many common questions about pensions dashboards. In this blog post, I wanted to cover some of the recent queries we’ve received.

The central digital architecture: what it is and how it works

The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) is working with pension providers and schemes to help connect to the 'dashboards ecosystem'. The ecosystem is made up of pensions dashboards themselves, find and view interfaces for pensions providers and schemes (or the third parties managing connection on their behalf), and the central digital architecture.

Apply to join PDP’s advisory group

The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) is looking to appoint additional members with a keen interest in pensions dashboards to its advisory group. This is an opportunity to provide insights to shape dashboards’ delivery. The ideal candidates are people with board-level experience across the pensions landscape.

How PDP is engaging with industry

The Pensions Dashboards Programme (PDP) continues to collaborate with the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), regulators and industry across a range of areas to deliver dashboards. PDP has been working closely with around 20 volunteer participant organisations on preparing for connection. This group is building a direct route to connect to the dashboards ecosystem, as well as helping to further refine process and ensuring connection is made as smooth as possible for wider industry. PDP also values the feedback from volunteer participants on the updated draft data standards, which will be published in due course.