Tag Archives: Marks & Spencer

Lord make AE simple – but not yet!

Posted on February 16, 2013 by henry tapper

The title refers to Augustine’s prayer “lord make me chaste, but not yet”. It came to mind as I read concern from “industry spokespeople” over the DWP’s announcement to simplify the Auto-Enrolment regulations in time for the staging of the … Continue reading →

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Opt-outs triggered by smartphones say Legal and General!

Posted on November 12, 2012 by henry tapper

Speaking at a private conference for First Actuarial staff, Adrian Boulding said that Legal and General‘s clients were enthusiastic about their staging experience and he went on to suggest that members were much more ready to get information and transact digitally than his firm … Continue reading →

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The toxic transfer; be wary when aggregating pensions!

Posted on October 16, 2012 by henry tapper

The DWP has published new statistics that support their contention that there is more economic value in the “pot follows member” model than the “aggregate to Supertrust” model. The NAPF have of course countered and have calculated that under the aggregator … Continue reading →

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Scale and scalability- why L & G is the cuckoo in the Nest.

Posted on September 25, 2012 by henry tapper

NEST is a pensions white-elephant and at £300m, the most expensive animal in the zoo Continue reading →

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Auto-enrolment;- the story so far

Posted on September 15, 2012 by henry tapper

Payroll managers are playing an increasingly important role in the formation of their business’ pension strategies. Continue reading →

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Auto-enrolment ; winners and losers.

Posted on May 1, 2012 by henry tapper

Tesco doesn’t seem to be getting too much credit from the DB aficionados who have been perturbed by its attempts to push back retirement ages as part of the new deal.

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Christmas naif

Posted on December 24, 2011 by henry tapper

Christmas naif that I am! Continue reading →

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