Tag Archives: BSPS

Open and shut conversations on pensions

Posted on August 25, 2020 by

For pensioners, pensions are very much open. We need to think more about how these DB pensioners are treated and start thinking of their needs for understanding and for financial services. Continue reading →

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The FCA bans contingent charging on transfers – 7,700 steelmen to be written to

Posted on June 5, 2020 by

Here is the decision taken by the FCA on how advice is charged for on DB transfers. It is precisely the position that I had hoped for and will ensure that DB schemes will continue to provide pensions to many … Continue reading →

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Pension transfers- actuaries have nothing to crow about.

Posted on January 29, 2020 by

I am cross that an established firm of actuaries get on the front page of the FT for kicking IFAs for their advice on pension transfers Mark van den Berghen, principal and senior consulting actuary at Buck, a consulting firm … Continue reading →

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Ruston Smith takes staff retirement seriously

Posted on November 12, 2019 by

I was glad to see Ruston Smith sticking his neck out in the pages of REBA. as Chair of the Tesco Pension Fund, Ruston has always been prepared to go the extra mile and say the things his peers shy … Continue reading →

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Put gallows humour apart – the Jingye deal looks good news for the north-east.

Posted on November 11, 2019 by

Jingye deal for British Steel expected to secure thousands of jobs https://t.co/lqGTFIob31 — Stefan #Labour:ForTheManyNotTheFew #GTTO (@SZaitschenko) November 11, 2019 There ought to be some gallows humour up at Scunny this morning. After all, the issues British Steel has had, … Continue reading →

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British Steel – workplace pensions go missing

Posted on May 22, 2019 by

Maria Espadinha’s  excellent article in the FT’s Advisor clarifies to financial advisers that were Greybull to go into administration, there would be no impact on the new BSPS.  It’s a timely reminder as there will undoubtedly be increased vulnerability amongst traumatised … Continue reading →

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Get up, stand up, for your pension rights

Posted on March 7, 2019 by

      Josephine Cumbo has written an important blog in Pensions Expert. If you aren’t registered to see the article, I urge you to do so. Access to the article is free and it pretty well sums up my … Continue reading →

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BSPS – is the “dam breaking”

Posted on March 3, 2019 by

The imagination of Al Rush is stirred by deeds of the RAF so I smiled to see this Facebook post. Being on the other side of the planet, I had not picked up on this press release from the FCA. … Continue reading →

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The Rookes report is a fine piece of work but actions speak louder than words.

Posted on January 23, 2019 by

Having read Caroline Rookes’ review of the regulator’s handling of the BSPS “Time to Choose” episode , I’m  satisfied that she’s sending the right messages to the various authorities involved. There are four authorities who have their say in the … Continue reading →

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Contingent charging – “commission” by another name?

Posted on December 8, 2018 by

Along with Al Rush, Jo Cumbo , Michelle Cracknell – I was interviewed yesterday by the BBC Moneybox team for a Christmas special on pension transfers. It’s always good doing these things as it forces you to say what you … Continue reading →

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