I'm new to the Scheme
There is a variety of benefits when you save into a pension, and the sooner you start, the better.
As a member of the Industry-Wide Defined Contribution (IWDC) Section, you get lots of benefits and support to help you plan for your retirement. Once your employer has set up your membership, we'll send you a welcome pack. This includes some important details about your membership and how you can plan for your future. It will also include your Pension Reference Number. You'll need this to set up your online myRPS account. You'll also need it if you get in touch with us, so please keep it safe.
The IWDC Section is a ‘defined contribution’ (DC) arrangement.
This means that while you're working, both you and your employer pay into your pot (known as your Personal Retirement Account). Your contributions are taken before tax so you get tax relief on the money you pay in, up to certain limits.
Your pot is invested into funds, which aim to help it grow over time. When you're ready to take your pot, there are a number of options available.
The first thing to do is to register for your secure online myRPS account. This website offers a whole host of information and tools to help you plan for your life after work and your personal myRPS account will help you stay on track every step of the way.
Registering for your myRPS account is quick and easy! You'll be able to see all your personal pension information, and manage your Personal Retirement Account whenever it's convenient for you.
To register, you'll need:
If you would like to use a mobile number to log in to your account in the future, you can add one in at the registration stage. This will need to be verified once you've logged in to your account.
Once you have these to hand, please visit the registering page.
Log into your myRPS account and watch the video to understand where you can find some of the most useful tools.
As soon as possible, you should:
1. Check your investment funds
It’s very important that you keep an eye on your investments to make sure that they meet your needs. The main things to think about is which funds you're invested in, how they're performing and whether they still feel like the right choice for you.
You can see which funds you invest in by logging in to you myRPS account and going to the 'Funds' page in the 'My Pension' area. You can also change your fund choices if you wish.
Read more about funds and the choices available on the how my investments work page.
2. Complete a 'Nomination'
Your family and/or beneficiaries could get a cash lump sum if you die while you’re still a member of the Scheme, so it’s really important that your nominations are up to date. You can update your Nomination online when you log in to your account. You'll find the 'My Nominations page in the 'My Pension' area of your myRPS account.
Read more on the nominations for death benefits page.
The easiest way to manage your RPS pension and actively plan for retirement is to use your myRPS account.
You can get a copy of your Member Guide, ask for estimates, use planning tools, check/update your details... and more.
Find out how to boost your pension savings by making Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVCs).
Find out more about the different ways you can take your IWDC pot.