Tag Archives: digital

Why Nest should let its fish swim free!

Posted on January 15, 2021 by henry tapper

  I was intrigued by an invitation on social media to listen to the views of Invesco and Nest Insight on how best to talk to members of a large multi-employer DC pension plan (like Nest). So thoughtlessly I attempted … Continue reading →

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“Your pension data could be taken down and used against you”

Posted on May 21, 2020 by henry tapper

The last two weeks has seen Professional Pensions going data barmy with not one, not two but three stories extolling the use of personal data to manage pension scheme risks. The first is a gentle and sympathetic article by Michelle … Continue reading →

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“The new normal” will be driven by consumers: NB – financial services.

Posted on May 4, 2020 by henry tapper

Many claims are made of the data we have today but two things appear clear to the layman. The more data you have on the spread of the virus, the easier it is to make the right public policy decisions. … Continue reading →

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Aviva’s IGC – more effective than its report suggests

Posted on April 25, 2020 by henry tapper

Aviva’s IGC has turned up and you can preview it here (it launches properly Monday) It’s available as  a PDF  you can download here or you can read a digital version Having read both, I’d suggest that the PDF works … Continue reading →

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How can savers be encouraged to engage with their savings?

Posted on August 8, 2018 by henry tapper

  This is the 4th of eight blogs considering the questions put to us by the Work and Pensions Select Committee. Today’s exam question… How can savers be encouraged to engage with their savings? Quick answer; either we can convince … Continue reading →

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Pension dashboards and the art of saying nothing.

Posted on September 13, 2016 by henry tapper

  With a great deal of noise, the Government announced yesterday its intention to pilot a set of data standards with 11 pension providers; Aon Avivia B&CE LV HSBC NEST NOW Royal London Standard Life WTW Zurich The list is … Continue reading →

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Double Bill; dashboard+transparency

Posted on September 12, 2016 by henry tapper

  You wait a summer for the pension policy bus and then two come together! This morning’s the Treasury big reveal when they’ll be rolling out plans for the pension dashboard at Aviva’s Digital Garage in “trending Hoxton”. This afternoon’s the world’s … Continue reading →

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David Gauke on making tax digital

Posted on March 6, 2016 by henry tapper

    This is the transcript of a speech given  by David Gauke, the  Financial Secretary to the Treasury at the Armstrong Watson event: ‘Essentials of pensions, tax and payroll in 2016’ I think the RTI project one of the … Continue reading →

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Ten reasons for the FinTech revolution

Posted on August 16, 2015 by henry tapper

 This blog, provided by Innovate Finance, takes a step back by providing us with an overview of the traditional financial services sector to determine what exactly has prompted its disruption alongside the rise of FinTech. Below are a few key … Continue reading →

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Let my money go!

Posted on February 19, 2015 by henry tapper

  I woke up to news that the Pension Play Pen RBS bank account can now be accessed by my iphone using fingertip security. Apparently mobile technology has outwitted clunky old pc technology which makes my thumb all that stands between … Continue reading →

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