Tag Archives: Consolidate
Government bags pension windfalls from “bad banks”.
The FT is running a story about the Government snaffling a £100m surplus as it takes the assets and liabilities of the Bradford and Bingley and Northern Rock (BBB) defined benefit schemes onto its balance sheet. UK Asset Resolution … Continue reading
“Consolidate or die” – the DWP tells workplace pensions.
The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) has launched a consultation seeking views on further proposed changes to the general levy on occupational and personal pension schemes. Their excellent press release tells you what you need to know about the … Continue reading
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Tagged Andy Cheseldine, Consolidate, consolidation, die, Pensions, small pots
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“Quality service” if it comes at all -does not come free .
I’ve been thinking while I navigated the Thames on Lady Lucy about consolidation. Yesterday I wrote a blog about why I think scheme consolidation mainly helps those who have little understanding of how their pensions are managed and aren’t ready … Continue reading
Ozzyshambles might have delivered a winner -guest blog from Ralph Frank.
The 2016 Budget has not gone down as George Osborne’s finest hour, thus far. However, among the resignations, U-turns and widespread grumbling, there has been (at least) one positive development. The announcement in the Budget that the Government will ensure … Continue reading
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Tagged Chancellor, Consolidate, Pension Dashboard, Pensions Dashboard, Ralph Frank
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