Tag Archives: People’s Pension

Safe harbor proposals for DC transfers to qualifying SIPPs

Posted on July 13, 2022 by henry tapper

With over 70 people on the call, Pension Playpen’s coffee morning – featuring Pension Bee’s Romi Savova was a lively event. Sadly, some of the more vociferous critics of Pension Bee’s complaint to the Minister couldn’t  attend but it was … Continue reading →

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We need a Dyno-Rod to unblock the pension pipes!

Posted on July 5, 2022 by henry tapper

  Yesterday’s post on Pension Bee’s frustration with master trusts behavior – (blocking transfers under the guise of safeguarding) has solicited a flutter of tweets asking questions about Pension Bee’s motives and practice. I’m happy to answer some- as I … Continue reading →

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People’s Pension gets serious on small pots

Posted on April 3, 2020 by henry tapper

The changes announced yesterday by People’s Pension and its parent B&CE are significant. It’s furloughing its sales team, battening down the hatches to new business It’s changing its charging structure, protecting itself against the ruinous impact of small deferred pots. … Continue reading →

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For the under-pensioned – savings is only half the story.

Posted on February 8, 2020 by henry tapper

Peoples Pension are building a fabulous business out of auto-enrolment which will help future generations to get better pensions and so enjoy more security in retirement. Gregg McClymont, who runs policy at People’s Pension, is concerned about the pension gaps … Continue reading →

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“CDC could solve freedoms issue”-Boulding

Posted on September 13, 2019 by henry tapper

Scanning the depressing progression of fake news on my linked in timeline, my eye was caught by a very odd post indeed. There’s a lot going on here and I decided to probe the link to what Adrian is saying.  … Continue reading →

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Peoples;- for once the small print is good news!

Posted on February 22, 2019 by henry tapper

  Yesterday I published the news that People’s Pension has dropped its prices for those with larger balances which they estimate will lead to a 10% drop in overall fee income. That is good news, especially if you are in … Continue reading →

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Better pensions for the People!

Posted on February 21, 2019 by henry tapper

The People’s pension has decided to distribute its profits to its people- its members. This is what you should do if you do not have shareholders. It is to be applauded! Without shareholders, 100% of the People’s Pension’s profits could … Continue reading →

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How green is my workplace pension?

Posted on November 25, 2018 by henry tapper

I hadn’t thought of Grant Thornton as thought leaders in pensions. On Friday I met with an old friend – Sandy Trust to talk about value for money. Well that’s what I thought we’d talk about- but Sandy –  canny … Continue reading →

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Workplace pensions – value for money?

Posted on August 7, 2018 by henry tapper

  This is the second of eight blogs answering the questions set out in the Work and Pension Select’s inquiry into transparency in pensions. The idea is that this blog, together with comments from anyone who chooses, will go to … Continue reading →

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Time for the master-trusts to show their investment mettle.

Posted on September 2, 2017 by henry tapper

I have a problem with the accountability of master trusts for their investment outcomes. To my knowledge, only NEST (in Mark Fawcett) has an appointed individual responsible for the member’s investment outcomes. Other master trusts may have internal accountabilities, but … Continue reading →

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