Tag Archives: Mick Mcateer

We need to know what goes on behind closed doors.

Posted on February 13, 2022 by henry tapper

  “The life chances and financial security of millions of people across the country depend on the timely and successful reform of this key piece of financial services regulation,” -Tracy Blackwell- Pension Insurance Corporation. Tracy Blackwell is right. Any reform … Continue reading →

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It’s time we tested the value we get for the charges we pay

Posted on April 20, 2021 by henry tapper

If I had read the PLSA’s response to the DWP’s proposals to flex the pension charge cap, this time last year, I would have applauded it. I told the Pensions Minister to his (virtual) face that I saw no demand … Continue reading →

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Mick McAteer on how consumers can re-craft the FCA

Posted on December 22, 2020 by henry tapper

The Financial Conduct Authority is under extreme pressure to reform itself following inquiries on its management of the LCF and Connaught failures. In response, respected consumerist Mick McAteer concluded a lengthy thread on Twitter… parliament should now be considering whether … Continue reading →

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Let’s not get caught with our trousers down (again).

Posted on June 3, 2015 by henry tapper

The reason we have NEST and its £400m debt to the tax-payer is that the private sector refused to commit to supporting auto-enrolment ten years ago. If the organisations like Legal & General, Standard Life and Aviva , could have … Continue reading →

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