Monthly Archives: June 2017
From the volcano huts
Iceland is a young country in more ways than one. It is geologically young but , even among the old, there is a sprightliness that comes from being outside all the time. That’s something you find in Iceland, you don’t … Continue reading
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Don’t get strung up on pension ministers!
News that Richard Harrington is leaving his post as Pension Minister for BEIS shouldn’t surprise readers of this blog. The move had been heavily flagged in the DWP and tPR even before the election, @Richard4Watford put “pensions first” for his … Continue reading
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Tagged Caroline Dineage, Guy Opperman
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Estuarial investors – running scared?
Al Rush and I are aiming for a balanced great transfer debate where the voices of all sides of the conversation will be heard. So we have stretched out the hand of friendship to the estuarial adviser and investment … Continue reading
What are we to make of the Financial Ombudsman?
The Financial Ombudsman’s annual report – published yesterday – shows strong demand for its services. But the perception of what FOS does seems to be wider than it should be. Many people use FAS as a money advice service , … Continue reading
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Tagged Financial Ombudsman, FOS, Ombudsman, personal pensions
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The great pension transfer debate
There is still time to register yourself a free place at the Great Pension Transfer Debate organised by IFA Al Rush. It will take place throughout the day of June 19th at the East of England Showground just west of … Continue reading
Employers may be vulnerable to employee compensation claims (guest blog from BrightPay)
It is important that employers take time to consider the various pension options before choosing a pension scheme for their employees. A lack of care or thought when making critical pension decisions may have a negative effect on employers in the future. … Continue reading
You want (pension) engagement? Ask Corbyn!
How do you get youngsters interested in politics? How do you get youngsters interested in pensions? One and the same question IMO. Instead of sitting in “blue-sky” meetings, maybe we should be looking at what successful politicians have … Continue reading
If you see bad advice – say something!
I was very pleased to read Natalie Holt’s article in Money Marketing, we need a better way to deal with bad advice. It deals with public perceptions of financial advisers and is uncompromising. The reality of advice is lost … Continue reading
Posted in accountants, actuaries, advice gap, pensions
Tagged advice, FCA, FSCS, IFA, Membership, self-regulation
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“Authenticity” – why the Tories lost.
“Authentic” as a word has been hi-jacked. It is now a fake word – a cliché whose meaning has been downgraded (like “pension minister”). It’s been hi-jacked by political commentators, advertisers and most of all by behavioural scientists who want … Continue reading
(D) electable ironies
Mr Bucket Head wore the stand out costume of the evening. Theresa May dressed up like a Fish Finger but was outdone by Mr FishFinger, Photos courtesy of Chris Chivers. Of more moment is this brilliant comment posted on … Continue reading
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