Chair’s message

I’m pleased to introduce the latest update from the Hanson Industrial Pension Scheme (HIPS).

It’s been another eventful year as the world has been recovering from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, only to be faced with fresh turmoil due to the terrible conflict in Ukraine. 

These situations can also have an impact on pensions, causing falls in investment markets around the world, not to mention affecting the cost of living. At such times it’s important to remember that pension saving is a long-term investment and not make any hasty decisions. If you’re feeling the pressure financially, you might want to look at this page for some help and advice.

We’ve added some other pieces of Scheme news to the website, along with some more general updates from the world of pensions. Wherever you’re up to on your retirement journey, I hope you’ll find them useful and interesting.

I’d also like to remind you to keep your personal details up to date, as we don’t want to lose touch with any members. You can do so online via our secure member website. If you haven’t previously registered, let me encourage you to do so.

Yours,

Mike Smaje 
Chair, HIPS Trustee Board