Tag Archives: PASA

The fearful world of PASA

Posted on May 3, 2023 by henry tapper

  I can’t claim to have been more than a spectator at the PASA Conference. I could and perhaps should have taken a stand and sold my wares alongside tech behemoths like Bravura or rising stars kike Knowa. But the … Continue reading →

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Pension Administration – Cinderella no more; – Lesley Carline.

Posted on February 25, 2023 by henry tapper

“Administration” has for decades been the Cinderella at the pension ball. Starved of investment , pension administration teams are typically underpaid and under-valued. Fees for administration are often fixed by the scheme funder (historically the employer, more recently the funder … Continue reading →

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Pension administration – a tale of two cultures

Posted on September 30, 2021 by henry tapper

This afternoon I’ll be chairing a session of a “strategic summit” on pensions that’s happening in the City of London .It’s good to be doing something live again and I hope to meet with more people I’ve missed.  London is … Continue reading →

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PASA fights pension fraud with new guide

Posted on July 3, 2021 by henry tapper

The Pensions Administration Standards Association (PASA), the independent body dedicated to driving up standards in pensions administration, has unveiled its Counter Fraud Guidance for UK pension schemes, trustees and providers. PASA is run by pragmatic , experienced and strong people … Continue reading →

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Aegon stung into action by the Bee!

Posted on February 11, 2018 by henry tapper

Let your people go! It looks like Aegon has backed down and agreed to treat its customers wishing to transfer to PensionBee, fairly. This report, based on what appears to be a press release from Aegon, suggests that Aegon will … Continue reading →

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Portals for show, pensions for dough

Posted on October 14, 2017 by henry tapper

    The Pension Dashboard is under pressure. Having lost its sponsor, Simon Kirby MP in this summer’s election, early-day momentum is running out. The ABI are clearly fed up and are now calling for Government intervention if they are to … Continue reading →

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