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As you may be aware the Raising Standards of Pensions Administration Project began in January 2002 with the aim of producing a set of Guidance Notes to improve the standards of pensions administration in the UK. This volunteer project was supported by Pension Managers, Third Party Administrators and Pension Scheme Advisors. In May 2003 Raising Standards of Pensions Administration, established itself as a company limited by guarantee. At the same time the first set of Guidance Notes were published on the company's website (www.rspa.org).

The feedback received so far has been excellent and the work of the group is being supported by industry bodies such as the National Association of Pension Funds, the Occupational Pensions Defence Union and Opra, but as those who were at the launch will know, the guidance notes published were just the start.
Further work is continuing to maintain the existing Guidance Notes and to expand them to include other areas where it is believed Guidance Notes will provide valuable help to those in the industry. Although the use of the company's website and Guidance Notes is free, we would welcome the support of individuals to enable this work to continue and invite you to apply for membership of Raising Standards of Pensions Administration. A membership form is available for download at our website (www.rspa.org).

Whilst there is no obligation to then contribute any time towards the Working Groups, only by the continuing support of those in the industry will we be able to develop the Guidance Notes for the benefit of all. Therefore if you would like to join one of the working groups either now or in the future, please also indicate this on the form.

Michael Goy
Chairman RSPA
www.raisingadminstandards.com