Pensions Policy Institute Campuses

The Temple Campus at Thanet House serves as the headquarters and primary research hub for the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI), an independent educational charity dedicated to advancing knowledge on pensions and retirement policy in the UK. This central London location focuses exclusively on rigorous, impartial research that informs evidence-based policymaking, hosting all core activities including data analysis, modeling, seminars, and stakeholder engagements.

• Pension Scheme Projections: Detailed modeling of Defined Benefit (DB) and Defined Contribution (DC) schemes, assessing future asset allocations, risk-sharing mechanisms, and sustainability under various economic scenarios.
• State Pension Reforms: Development of state pension models to evaluate policy changes, retirement income forecasts, and adequacy for different demographic groups.
• Workplace Pensions and Auto-Enrolment: Analysis of participation rates, contribution behaviors, and the impacts of automatic enrolment on saver outcomes.
• Behavioral Insights and Guidance: Studies on pension engagement, nudges, decumulation strategies, and the role of guidance services in improving retirement planning.
• Generational Pension Dynamics: Research on early career pensions for Gen Z, mid-career savers, and later-life drawdown, including projects like 'Payslip to Pension'.
• Pensions Data Initiatives: The Pensions Data Project compiling comprehensive statistics on UK occupational and private pensions.
• Policy Simulations and Briefings: Tools and reports simulating policy options for governments, parliament, and industry on topics like consolidation and value for members.
• Knowledge Sharing Seminars: Expert-led sessions introducing the UK pensions landscape, current challenges, and emerging trends.

Through these specialized areas, the campus contributes non-partisan analysis used by policymakers, influencing reforms and enhancing public understanding of complex retirement issues. Its proximity to Westminster and the City facilitates direct collaboration and dissemination of findings.