Tag Archives: Investment Management Association

As clear as a frosted window – the IA on charges (again)

Posted on February 11, 2015 by

The Investment  Association (IA) have published another paper as their contribution to the ongoing debate on what the public and their fiduciaries should know about their funds. The paper fails on a number of levels 1. It ignores the fact that … Continue reading →

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Why we must get resolution on pension charges

Posted on January 22, 2013 by

We shouldn’t underestimate the task the 14 members of the ABI have set themselves in promising to fully disclose charges and costs (see previous blog). 14 insurers have made the pledge but there are many insurers that haven’t nor are … Continue reading →

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ABI finally comes clean on pension charges

Posted on January 11, 2013 by

Here, not before time, is the ABI’s capitulation in the face of pressure from Government, opposition, the NAPF and all right-thinking people in pensions. Special thanks go to Gregg and his team on the Labour pensions bench! The agreement is … Continue reading →

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