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Leave lobbying alone and let Government get on with it.
Commenting on the General Election result, David Fairs, LCP Partner, said: “A new colour of government doesn’t mean a radically different path for pensions policy. We will see a lot of continuity around some of the big themes such as CDC’s, … Continue reading
Validating a proposal to pay people pensions
My very good friend Carsten Staehr has sold his interest in payroll to pursue his interest in his family, sport and alcohol (running a wine bar). Tales of Carsten are numerous and I will not rehearse the excesses that have … Continue reading
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Tagged AgeWage, Business, Con Keating, corporate governance, DB, dc pensions, de-risking, Government, NEST, pension, Pension new, pension playpen, Pensions, Retirement, Steve Webb
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Two versions of growth – one that has failed – one that might succeed.
There are three pension agendas in this election, one is being talked about, one is not being talked about (but is crucial), the third is the one the pension industry wants to be talked about (but isn’t on anyone … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, DWP, Employment, Government, Jeremy Hunt, pension, Pension new, Pensions, Rachel Reeves, Retirement
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When it comes to pensions – we don’t know what we’re doing.
TPT’s survey of its DC membership makes for predictably depressing reading (reporting from Professional Pensions) Nearly half of defined contribution (DC) savers on the verge of retirement are unaware as to how they will access their pension savings, according to … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, DWP, Financial services, Government, pension, Pension new, Pension Regulator, Pensions
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Sunak and the Government that left everything undone
I remember speaking on my boat with a senior civil servant who worked for Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak in the Treasury. “Sunak does detail , Truss doesn’t” was her blunt assessment. It is actually quite easy to work with … Continue reading
Are bridging pensions the answer to the receding state pension age?
Today we go again , this time with regular host Steve Goddard back from abroad and myself hopefully a little less conflicted. Paul will be speaking at this session on “The increasing state pension age – Are bridging pension … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Defined benefit pension plan, DWP, Government, Retirement
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McPhail on Labour’s pension dilemma (and details for next Tuesday).
For those not able to see Tom McPhail’s excellent presentation on Labour’s pension dilemmas, here it is. Sadly I had to drop out half-way through and I’m glad to see that Tom not only presented but self-chaired with his usual … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Defined benefit pension plan, DWP, Government, Retirement
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The potted history of Nest (Damian Stancombe)
Damian Stancombe, a charming and affable cotemporary of mine, has reposted a 2015 article that asks whether Nest should be nationalised- “Nest pot or crack pot” It’s helpful to look back on the past and learn. Damian’s article is prescient. … Continue reading
Michelle Ostermann – the PPF’s new CEO
Here is how the PPF’s new CEO , Michelle Ostermann introduces herself on Linked in. I have over 30 years of pension investment and senior leadership experience. I am currently the CEO of the Pension Protection Fund and Chair of … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Financial services, Government, Michelle Ostermann, Pensions, ppf, Retirement
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Michelle Ostermann – the PPF’s new CEO
Here is how the PPF’s new CEO , Michelle Ostermann introduces herself on Linked in. I have over 30 years of pension investment and senior leadership experience. I am currently the CEO of the Pension Protection Fund and Chair of … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Financial services, Government, Michelle Ostermann, Pensions, ppf, Retirement
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