The observation that retirees 'don't have a clue' understates the advice gap rather than member apathy. Generative tools may finally…
I stand corrected. My apologies. The only overrides to that 2007 legislation were during Covid when the earnings link was…
The earnings increases that can now be expected in2027, 2028 and, probably, 2029 are not part of the triple-lock. It’s…
I suspect you mean that the 2.5% floor won’t be the binding element in 2027? The earnings part of the…
Tag Archives: Conference
PLSA – give your delegates their sessions back !
This is my 20th year going to NAPF/PLSA conferences and during that time I have seen some pretty exciting debates. I remember one delegate , the Pension Manager of the MP’s scheme calling out the Chair of Stagecoach for homophobic … Continue reading
Why I am bound to play the fool at the PLSA conference
In days of yore, English courts would hire a “fool” , to prick the conscience of a king. Lear’s fool is a good example, Feste is the melancholic fool who haunt’s Ilyria in Twelfth night, pictured above is Bottom , … Continue reading
Achieving Good Retirement Outcomes – Tuesday 21st February
I am speaking at this excellent event, it would be good to see you at it! REGISTER HERE Achieving good retirement outcomes across society is arguably the biggest challenge in UK pensions. It is of vital concern to … Continue reading
Don’t let Slido ruin your event
I went to two events yesterday, both very well run and both to some extent diminished by the lack of interaction between those presenting and those in the audience – listening. The reason- Slido – an app that can be … Continue reading
The good the PLSA does
I’m excited to be returning to Edinburgh for the PLSA investment conference at the end of May. I’m going as a blogger and will be reporting on the event. I attended a digital preview of the event yesterday afternoon … Continue reading
Progress in uncertain times #PLSAinvest20
Democracy 1 – Digital 0 The PLSA’s investment conference made it to its end without drama and with considerable dignity. Emma Douglas’ question took on a new meaning as it turned out many “delegates” never got north of the border … Continue reading
Value for money – we have won a battle not a war.
The FCA Consultation Paper CP16/30″Transaction cost disclosure in workplace pensions” is a very good piece of work and allows IGCs and Trustees to know what their members are paying to have their pension pots managed. It unlocks one of the … Continue reading
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Tagged Carpe Diem, Conference, Conservative, CP16/30, Technology, Theresa May, Transparency, TTF
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A sad year – when only Tories count.
I am going to the Conservative party conference, I am not going to the freak show in Liverpool and I don’t even know when the Liberals are convening. I have limited time on my hands to understand Government but I … Continue reading
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Tagged Conference, Conservative, Frank Field, Labour, Liberals, pensins, pension, Politics, Ros Altmann, Tories, Treasury
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Innovate , collaborate, compete!
Last Wednesday I chaired a cracking debate over and around lunchtime of the LGIM DC Conference in London’s swanky Sheraton Hotel. There were three questions on the table Is regulation a spur or a hindrance to innovation? Do … Continue reading
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Tagged Collaborate, compete, competion, Conference, dc, Innovate, regulation
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Anger and remorse – how do they help?
I have two important engagements next week. On Monday afternoon I will stand up at the TTF event in Westminster and ask those in Government to do more for workplace pensions and on Wednesday I’ll host a session at … Continue reading
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Tagged Anger, Business, Conference, Moving on, pensions, professional pensions, Remorse, Yeats
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The DWP has responded to calls for the State Pension to be increased to at least £14,500 a year –…