Tag Archives: Pensions Dashboard

April 2026, 6 months from October when the pension dashboard should be ready!

Posted on April 22, 2026 by henry tapper

I was like 500 others attending by phone, laptop or desktop the Pensions Dashboard update. I will not take the wind out of Richard Smith’s sails. I follow him, his sails are taking me (I hope) to where the Dashboard … Continue reading →

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Data in a dungeon

Posted on September 16, 2020 by henry tapper

    I’m pleased that Guy Opperman came out fighting for the dashboard when he addressed the Society of Pension Professionals yesterday. He identified two central problems facing the consumer wanting to find out about their pensions. That their data … Continue reading →

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Why this pensions bill matters

Posted on October 15, 2019 by henry tapper

  A Pensions Schemes Bill has been included in the Queen’s Speech , which lays out the legislative plans for the forthcoming parliamentary session. This bill includes legislation to enable the pensions dashboard and collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes to … Continue reading →

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The Pensions Dashboard – remember that?

Posted on March 25, 2019 by henry tapper

  It’s only been a few weeks since the Government announced its plans for a pensions dashboard but it might have been an age. In the fast moving world of Brexit, all is ephemeral and unless you’ve got a way … Continue reading →

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Pension dashboard stitch-up exposed!

Posted on February 16, 2019 by henry tapper

I find myself the horns of a dilemma. I violently disagree with the ABI, Origo and at least two of the big master trusts. In particular I disagree with People’s Pension, who normally I agree with and Gregg McClymont- one … Continue reading →

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Frank Field helps us spend our pensions

Posted on April 4, 2018 by henry tapper

  Here is the main recommendation of Frank Field and  the Workplace Pension Select Committee’sfinal report of its inquiry into Pension freedom and choice published today. We recommend every pension provider offering drawdown is required, by April 2019, to offer a default … Continue reading →

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Pensions before politics!

Posted on April 19, 2017 by henry tapper

  It must be odd to hear your job is up for grabs in six weeks time. Even with a 10,000 majority, Richard Harrington MP – our Pensions Minister –  must have been a little flustered by the announcement from … Continue reading →

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A pensions dashboard brings its own risk.

Posted on April 16, 2017 by henry tapper

A need for pension I am keen not to pour cold water on the pensions dashboard, but I am not having it promoted as the game-changer to savings behaviour. The pensions dashboard is what Martin Clarke, the Government Actuary, refers to … Continue reading →

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Ozzyshambles might have delivered a winner -guest blog from Ralph Frank.

Posted on March 23, 2016 by henry tapper

The 2016 Budget has not gone down as George Osborne’s finest hour, thus far.  However, among the resignations, U-turns and widespread grumbling, there has been (at least) one positive development.  The announcement in the Budget that the Government will ensure … Continue reading →

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