Monthly Archives: July 2021
AgeWage – what is it about?
People saving for their retirement need help. Pension risk is now taken by savers – not insurers or plan sponsors. Savers are presented with tough choices which they are not prepared for; and Middle Britain does not take advice. AgeWage … Continue reading
Open finance throttles fraud.
I am very pleased to see PASA’s online guide to countering online fraud. In writing that sentence I hope to explain my dilemma as someone promoting data sharing and promoting pensions. If fraud stops us sharing information, fraud has … Continue reading
PASA fights pension fraud with new guide
The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA), the independent body dedicated to driving up standards in pensions administration, has unveiled its Counter Fraud Guidance for UK pension schemes, trustees and providers. PASA is run by pragmatic , experienced and strong people … Continue reading
Con Keating explains why John Ralfe is wrong on CDC
This is a commentary on an article which appeared in FT Alphaville, which was sent to me by a friend in Bermuda. It is a description by John Ralfe of a lecture given by him. The lecture was hosted … Continue reading
Weaknesses in the DB purchasing model exposed
Chris Sier and Ritesh Singhania have published research conducted by Clear Glass that shows that UK DB pension plans waste billions on underperforming asset managers. The research, published in today’s FT, is concerning. Why are there such weak controls in … Continue reading
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All to play for as pensions compete for our custom.
We have known for two decades that most employers no longer want to support defined benefit schemes. They see such support as a blank cheque book for the Pensions Regulator who extracts ever higher deficit contributions to meet ever … Continue reading
When is Nest going to become a pension scheme?
Michael Clark, as usual is on the money Nest sees CDC-style offering as ‘potential option’ for retirees https://t.co/6dMlEDDrwV Well it’s a start. CDC is a very real option and should be seen as such by other DC schemes/master trusts — … Continue reading
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Tagged NEST, nest pensions, pension, Retirement, retirement hub, Stephen Timms, WSPC
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