Tag Archives: Michelle Cracknell

Lock down or look up?

Posted on June 30, 2020 by henry tapper

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 →

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“Your pension data could be taken down and used against you”

Posted on May 21, 2020 by henry tapper

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 →

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What is going on at MAPS?

Posted on June 12, 2019 by henry tapper

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 →

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Michelle Cracknell CBE

Posted on June 9, 2019 by henry tapper

    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 →

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The hidden costs of charges are pants!

Posted on December 13, 2018 by henry tapper

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 →

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Why we will miss The Pensions Advisory Service!

Posted on November 3, 2018 by henry tapper

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 →

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L&G – “sometimes it’s better to listen than talk”; home truths from a member.

Posted on July 3, 2018 by henry tapper

    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 →

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“Best of TPAS-Best of MAS”; here’s your starter for 10!

Posted on November 28, 2017 by henry tapper

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 →

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FCA -If you’re looking for innovation….get real!

Posted on September 19, 2017 by henry tapper

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 →

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Stop telling people what to do! (Michelle cracks the whip)

Posted on October 18, 2016 by henry tapper

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 →

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