Tag Archives: Martin Lewis

NEST LIVE “Their hands in our pockets”

Posted on October 12, 2011 by henry tapper

With this phrase Tim Jones, NEST’s CEO and presiding genius thanked his six principal suppliers for funding the drinks reception that concluded proceedings at NEST’s big bash. Freudian slip, deliberate tease or simply a slip of the tongue it initiated … Continue reading →

Posted in annuity, corporate governance, customer service, dc pensions, Martin Lewis, NEST, OECD, pension playpen, twitter | Tagged Adair Turner Baron Turner of Ecchinswell, annuity, corporate governance, corporate risk, customer service, dc pensions, Employment, Harley Davidson, IPad, Martin Lewis, moneysavingexpert, National Employment Savings Trust, NEST, OECD, pension, Pension new, pension playpen, Pensions, Public Sector Pensions, Sodexo, Steve Webb, twitter | 7 Comments

Insurers find comfort in Boardroom Benefits

Posted on October 9, 2011 by henry tapper

Earlier in the week I mentioned I was highly sceptical about corporate wrap platforms. They have become the holy grail for a magic circle of insurance companies whose business models are increasingly focusing on pandering to the boardrooms of fellow corporate … Continue reading →

Posted in corporate governance, dc pensions, de-risking, EU Solvency II, Martin Lewis, pensions | Tagged bribery act, Business, corporate governance, Cyberbury, dc pensions, de-risking, Distribution (business), Employee benefit, Employment, EU Solvency II, Financial services, FTSE 100, FTSE 100 Index, Insurance, Martin Lewis, McKinsey & Company, moneysavingexpert, Pension new, Pensions, pensions, PWC, Small and medium enterprises | 2 Comments

Sharing stuff

Posted on September 20, 2011 by henry tapper

I won’t be the first to remark on the polarisation of the business community between those who see the internet as a threat to their intellectual property (grounded) and those who regard collaboration as a means of creating a better world for … Continue reading →

Posted in corporate governance, Facebook, mallowstreet, Martin Lewis, social media | Tagged Business, corporate governance, corporate risk, Cyberbury, Facebook, Intellectual property, Internet Marketing, linked in, mallowstreet, Marketing and Advertising, Martin Lewis, policing, Politics, social media, Society, Thomas Gray, twitter | 1 Comment

Seen but not read – passing the buck with a disclaimer

Posted on September 18, 2011 by henry tapper

We are all familiar with small print that were it read would make sure no one would have time to take the necessary decision. We have learned to read selectively. Continue reading →

Posted in corporate governance, dc pensions, de-risking, Martin Lewis, pensions, Retirement | Tagged Advertising, corporate governance, corporate risk, dc pensions, de-risking, Disclaimer, disclimer, Financial services, Insurance, Life annuity, Martin Lewis, moneysavingexpert, pension, pensions, Retirement, Website | 2 Comments

It’s the legacy, stupid!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by henry tapper

If we really care about retirement outcomes, we have to think about this stuff and the £20bn of unclaimed (orphaned) pensions that are hanging around in the back cupboards of life companies and occupational pension schemes alike. Continue reading →