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Tag Archives: auto-enrolement
Is auto-enrolment to become a stealth-tax on the poor?
The DWP has released a 200 page report into the state of the auto-enrolled nation. You can access it here. I’ve read the executive summary which is full of surprises and the report is clearly informing future strategy. The … Continue reading
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Tagged auto-enrolement, CDC, David Gauke, DWP, net-pay, pensioners, Tax
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Normalising pension saving for everyone
The TUC is publishing this morning important research into inclusion. Since our new pensions minister has included “inclusion” in his title, I hope he is reading it! Six in 10 workers in the UK agriculture and hospitality sectors are not … Continue reading
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Tagged auto-enrolement, DWP, Guy Opperman, inclusion, NEST, pensions, Savings
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Is the Taylor report “dead and buried”?
When Theresa May asked Matthew Taylor to Review Modern Working Practices in the UK it was October 2016. She looked a strong and stable leader with a majority and a nation behind her. On July 11th, exactly a year after … Continue reading
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Tagged auto enrolment, auto-enrolement, gig-economy, Matthew Taylor, pensions, Taylor, uber
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Small employers need a voice in the AE review
Yesterday I reported on the male hegemony of the three chairs of the advisory groups for the Automatic Review. There is a little diversity in the composition of the rest of the group. It’s comforting to see familiar names who … Continue reading
2017 – a year when workplace pensions will grow up!
Restoring confidence in pensions 2017 has dawned on a different pension landscape . There are more than twice as many employers participating in workplace pensions as at any time in British history, the stock market is at an all-time high … Continue reading
Posted in Fawlty Towers, pension playpen, pensions
Tagged auto-enrolement, CDC, Drawdown, Grow, internet, pension playpen, pensions, People's Pension, Wealth, workplace Pensions
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Never mind the quality, feel the width- AE review to nudge coverage not contributions!
Summary The Government has set out it’s stall for next year’s AE review. To the disappointment of providers, an increase in contributions is not on the agenda. But the breadth of coverage of AE is – including consideration of the … Continue reading
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Tagged AE, auto-enrolement, coverage, nudge, pensions, Review, thresholds, triggers, workplace Pensions
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“Not so fast!” – the @Aviva #AE conference needs to listen to those not in the room
I spent yesterday morning with Aviva at their future of Auto-Enrolment event in the City. Here’s Aviva’s 10 point wish-list for Auto-Enrolment. ADEQUACY: 1. Phase towards 12.5% contributions by 2028 2. Adopt a flat rate of tax relief – save … Continue reading
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Tagged adequacy, auto-enrolement, Aviva, DWP, Engagement, NEST, pensions, Policy, workplace Pensions
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How SMEs can manage pension risk
One of the least considered rules of auto-enrolment is that it the employer who must choose the workplace pension for its staff. It is not for the Government to make this decision, while it may be in the … Continue reading
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Tagged auto-enrolement, DWP, pension playpen, TPR, workplace Pensions
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Confusing messaging on workplace pensions
Tom McPhail – the Stone Roses’ new vocalist? To the melodious backing of the Stone Roses’ “All for one“, Tom McPhail can be heard on radio today warning the world about small master trusts that could go wrong. “All for … Continue reading
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Tagged auto enrolment, auto-enrolement, National Employment Savings Trust, NEST, pensions, Retirement, Workie
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Why advisers aren’t getting paid for auto-enrolment
Amidst the back slapping as we pass 5m auto-enrolled into workplace pensions you hear little rejoicing from financial advisers. The majority we speak to are avoiding auto-enrolment for one reason- they can’t get paid for what they do. … Continue reading
