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Make or update your will for free this month

Oct 7, 2024

It’s important to make and update your will, even if you think you don’t need one.
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RPS 30th Anniversary

Oct 1, 2024

This month (October 2024) marks 30 years of the Railways Pension Scheme (RPS).
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Your Autumn-Winter 2024 issue of Penfriend is out now!

Sep 29, 2024

Your latest issue of Penfriend, the newsletter for retired members of the railways pension schemes, is now available online.
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Moving closer to a paperless pension

Sep 25, 2024

You’ll soon stop getting some of your pension documents by post, unless you’ve opted in to paper copies
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Do you know someone with a Heart of Gold?

Sep 19, 2024

Railway Benefit Fund (RBF) is looking for people in the rail industry who have made a real difference in their workplace or community.
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Have your say in how we communicate about your pension

Sep 10, 2024

Based on member feedback, we’re planning some changes to the ways we communicate about your pension and we need your help to get it right.
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It's pension engagement season!

Sep 9, 2024

Pension Engagement Season is back for 2024 with more useful content, pension problem-solving and handy tips to help you get behind the driving seat of your pension.
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Check if you're eligible for Pension Credit

Aug 29, 2024

Thousands of people who may be entitled to a benefit of around £3,900 don’t claim it. Could this be you?
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Always be vigilant of scams

Aug 23, 2024

It’s important to keep your login information and password for your myRPS account safe.
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Report and Accounts 2023 - now available online

Jul 29, 2024

Your Railways Pension Scheme Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements for 2023 is now available online.
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Read your July issue of Review online now

Jul 24, 2024

Review is the newsletter for members who are paying in to a defined benefit section of the Scheme.
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Summary Funding Statements available online

Jun 28, 2024

Most members are now able to view their latest Summary Funding Statement (SFS) in their myRPS accounts. 1994 Pensioners and BR Section members don't get SFS.
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Boost your financial fitness and your mental and physical health, this World Wellbeing Week (24-30 June)

Jun 24, 2024

When we’re financially fit, we are happier, less stressed and more present. When we don’t feel in control of our finances, this can have a significant impact on our wellbeing, and make daily tasks difficult.
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A new way to report a death

Jun 21, 2024

Thinking about what will happen when you die is difficult, but it's important to consider things when it comes to your pension. If something does happen to you, we've now made it easier for your loved ones to tell us.
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BRASS, IWDC and AVC Extra – upcoming changes

Jun 21, 2024

The Trustee has reviewed the investment funds and lifestyle strategies available to members in BRASS, AVC Extra and the Industry-Wide Defined Contribution (IWDC) Sections.
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Contribution rate changes

Jun 20, 2024

Many members will see their contribution rates reduced from 1 July. Here's why and what it could mean for you...
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Take 5 minutes to protect your family’s future

Jun 13, 2024

Father’s Day is a time to celebrate with your Dad, or your own children. But have you thought about what they might be left with in the event of your death?
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Improving the Virtual Assistant tool

Jun 7, 2024

The Virtual Assistant tool has been available on the RPS website since 2022, to help guide you to general information you need to know about your pension. However we have made the decision to remove the tool and work towards something better to improve your online experience.
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Railpen’s 2023 Stewardship Report online now

Jun 6, 2024

Read the latest Stewardship Report, to learn more about how the Scheme’s administrator and investment manager, Railpen, is working to shape the behaviour of the companies it invests in and what that means for you, as a member.
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Stepping closer to a paperless pension

Jun 5, 2024

From the end of this year (2024) you’ll be able to get some of your paperwork online rather than by post.
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