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Tag Archives: Michelle Cracknell
Lock down or look up?
I recently published a blog suggesting that the approach Sweden has taken to managing the pandemic delivers a start warning to Britain. Today I publish comment on the blog from two people whose views I value. Both see Sweden’s response … Continue reading
“Your pension data could be taken down and used against you”
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
Posted in dc pensions, de-risking, digital, pensions
Tagged BA, digital, Fraser Smart, Karen Quinn, Michelle Cracknell, pensions, Quietroom
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What is going on at MAPS?
I want MAPS to succeed. It needs an experienced person as its CEO who understands pensions. Here’s MAPS’ news as Pension Age presents it. The Money and Pensions Service (Maps) chief executive officer, John Govett, has resigned eight months into … Continue reading
Posted in MAPS, pensions
Tagged Dashboard, DWP, Lesley Titcomb, MAPS, MAS, Michelle Cracknell, Pension Dashboard, pensions, TPAS, TPR
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Michelle Cracknell CBE
Michelle Cracknell has been awarded a CBE It was announced on a Saturday as part of the Queen’s birthday honours. She is trying to make out it was for TPAS, but the award was given and earned by … Continue reading
Posted in advice gap, age wage, pensions
Tagged Cracknell, Michelle, Michelle Cracknell, pensions, TPAS
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The hidden costs of charges are pants!
Yesterday’s Moneybox with Lesley Curwen was a cracker. It brought together the voices of a number of investors together with the views of Michelle Cracknell, Chris Sier and Gina Miller. All were clear and interesting But the best contribution came … Continue reading
Posted in auto-enrolment, corporate governance, pensions, pot
Tagged chris sier, IDWG, Jeff Houston, LGA, Michelle Cracknell, pensions, VFM
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Why we will miss The Pensions Advisory Service!
By the end of this year, the Pensions Advisory Service will be no more, subsumed into the Single Guidance Body. By the end of spring, their vibrant “third world” offices in Belgrave Road will be empty. Whether the goodwill that … Continue reading
Posted in advice gap, pensions
Tagged MAS, Michelle Cracknell, SGB, Single guidance body, TPAS
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L&G – “sometimes it’s better to listen than talk”; home truths from a member.
Along with 40 or so others, I went to the L&G IGC Annual Member Forum yesterday morning. I left with a beautifully produced slide deck and a professionally printed copy of this year’s IGC report- I also left … Continue reading
Posted in IGC, pensions
Tagged Daniel Godfey, Dermot Courtier, L&G, LGIM, member, Michelle Cracknell, pensions, Sacha sadan, TPAS
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“Best of TPAS-Best of MAS”; here’s your starter for 10!
Best of TPAS – best of MAS It’s good to hear that people with money problems will now get a “best of MAS/best of TPAS” service, ( what this press release is alluding to). The Money Advice Service (MAS) and … Continue reading
Posted in pensions
Tagged BSPS, Charles Counsell, MAS, Michelle Cracknell, pensions, ppf, TPAS
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FCA -If you’re looking for innovation….get real!
The FCA says it has found precious little evidence of innovation from its Retirement Outcome Review. I am not surprised, judging by the people who it invites to its “workshops”, it is looking in the wrong places. It is necessary to … Continue reading
Posted in pensions
Tagged Anthony Morrow, FCA, Innovation, Michelle Cracknell, Paul Lewis, robo-advice, Romi Savova, TPAS
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Stop telling people what to do! (Michelle cracks the whip)
If you don’t know Michelle, then you should. She is the living, breathing soul of TPAS, an actuary who has forgotten how to be boring and a restorer of confidence in pensions. As the photos on this blog suggest – … Continue reading
Posted in actuaries, pensions
Tagged Actuary, Aon, Michelle Cracknell, pension playpen, Pension Wise, Pensions Wise, TPAS
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