Pensions Policy Institute

A note from Sarah Luheshi Sarah Luheshi Deputy Director When it comes to research our mission is simple, we aim to provide research which promotes informed, evidence-based policies and decisions for financial provision in later life. Our rigorous control procedures and strong, transparent governance process ensures that we always maintain our independence and our research is always balanced. We’re an essential part of the informed, evidence-based policy-making process. We’re proud that our research is used frequently by Government, Parliament, industry, consumers, academics, trade bodies, consumer groups and the media to improve policy and individual outcomes. Our research is used because it is trusted and respected. We combine desk research and secondary qualitative and quantitative data using a range of known data providers. We analyse using a mixture of cluster and statistical analysis tools and techniques. Our bespoke suite of micro-simulation models can analyse long-term outcomes from current pension systems and potential reforms. Allowing for scenarios to be modelled which illustrate impacts to both individuals and expenditure cashflows to the Exchequer. As a small team of dedicated and passionate researchers, we present high quality, accessible, rigorous, peer-reviewed research designed to facilitate the right conversations. Our modelling capability under-pins our analysis and makes us unique. We constantly enhance and improve our models and modelling capabilities to ensure that the suite remains the ‘best in breed’. Sarah Luheshi