Tag Archives: defined benefits

Con Keating on regulation and DB Governance

Posted on October 7, 2017 by henry tapper

Con is a regular on this blog, here he discusses the Pension Regulator’s role  in DB Governance. Our deconstruction of the narrative promoted by the Pension Regulator occupies around one third of our response to the Department of Work and Pensions … Continue reading →

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More market consistent follies – Con Keating on DB and DB transfer values

Posted on December 5, 2016 by henry tapper

Today we’ll be looking at DB transfer values at our pension play pen lunch. Con can’t be there but has asked that his thoughts be fed into the debate- here they are These past few weeks, two new subjects have … Continue reading →

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Shouldn’t Pension Schemes CREATE jobs? #CIPD

Posted on November 14, 2016 by henry tapper

News that ballooning pension deficits are hitting profits and leading to hiring freezes is both unwelcome and unacceptable. Pension schemes should be benefiting UK businesses, enabling them to retire those becoming less productive and hire the best new talent. But … Continue reading →

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Long term sustainability of DB schemes (First Actuarial bulletin)

Posted on October 31, 2016 by henry tapper

First Actuarial publish bulletins helping staff, clients and the wider markets to understand what’s going on. This is the 31st October bulletin. If you’d like to subscribe to this bulletin we will put you on our mailing list – please … Continue reading →

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A code of good practice for transfer advice?

Posted on February 26, 2015 by henry tapper

  We are rubbish at financial risk and we know it. We take decisions on financial matters with as much confidence as betting on the horses and if our horse falls at the first we blame everyone but ourselves! Small wonder that … Continue reading →

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