Category Archives: BSPS
“Transparency” needs to do some work.
I worry the work on transparency is hypothetical – that it lacks practical application – that it has no immediate value to the consumer. But then I think of the conversations I’ve been having with consumers – these past four … Continue reading
Posted in BSPS, pensions
Tagged BSPS, CETV, Outsourcing, pension, Prufund, Transfer, TVAS
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“Certainty and Security”; a message for British Steel Pensioners.
This is a message to British Steel Pensioners who may be feeling uncertain about the British Steel Pension Scheme. The message is simple, you have two secure options, the BSPS2 and the PPF, for most of you BSPS2 will be … Continue reading
Practical help for practical people- what we hope to do for BSPS members.
What Al Rush and I are up to I’ll be taking up to a week off over the next fortnight – partly because I have to and partly because I relish the opportunity of scooting around the country doing what … Continue reading
Posted in advice gap, BSPS, pensions
Tagged BSPS, BSPS2, Facebook, pensions, Port Talbot, ppf, tata, Tata steel
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Do you want to advise BSPS members in their “time to choose”?
This blog is for financial advisers, though anyone, including BSPS members, may find it useful. Financial advisers are urgently required by these members who are in their “time to choose”. There are two self-help groups for BSPS members. One is for all … Continue reading
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Tagged BSPS, financial advice, pensions, Quietroom, Time to Choose, transfers
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So what makes you so special?
It’s a tough question in any walk of life. There is always someone who will answer that question because they are, but most of us will find ourselves out when answering it. We’re not – and if we were all … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging, BSPS, pensions
Tagged Behavioural economics, BSPS, lady lucy, pensions, special, tata
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The”great Pension cash-in” needs a check out.
Jo Cumbo’s article on the “Great Pensions Cash-in” has been given promoted to the FT’s “Big Read” – so it should be. It’s a fine piece of work and it has a brilliant opening which I will quote because many … Continue reading
The legitimate concerns of BSPS members
‘ From the little time I have spent talking online with BSPS members, I have been impressed with the matter of fact way they are dealing with the choices presented to them. Here is a case study of the complexity faced … Continue reading