Tag Archives: PLSA
Why there’s no pension aisle in the MoneySupermarket (pt 94)_
Martyn Lewis spoke at the PLSA virtual conference yesterday. It’s not easy to see how many were listening but I was as his contributions to the world of pension provision, though few, are valued. Speaking from home, Lewis explained the … Continue reading
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Tagged Martyn Lewis, Money Supermarket, MSM, Pension Aisle, Pensions, PLSA
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PLSA calls for its own regulatory regime to help us spend our pensions
The Retirement Living Standards were an initiative that the PLSA should be proud of and I’m glad to see WTW’s Lifesight integrating them into its modelling tools for its savers (announced yesterday). The difficult second album is to find … Continue reading
Who’s protecting pensions from the impact of COVID?
This is a very real and important question as the priorities of Government tend to be protect jobs and the businesses that create job over the incomes of those who have left the labor market. The key performance indicators of … Continue reading
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Tagged David Fairs, House of Lords, jo cumbo, Oliver Morley, PLSA, Ros Altmann, SPP
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Progress in uncertain times #PLSAinvest20
Democracy 1 – Digital 0 The PLSA’s investment conference made it to its end without drama and with considerable dignity. Emma Douglas’ question took on a new meaning as it turned out many “delegates” never got north of the border … Continue reading
Is Opperman getting it done? #PLSAinvest20
Three months is a long time in politics. At the beginning of December Guy Opperman was part of a minority Government seemingly on the ropes. Three months later, he is part of a Government with a majority of 80 … Continue reading
Coming to terms with the new virus
There was an awkward moment at the end of my appointment with my NHS consultant yesterday morning. As we rose to part both instinctively stuck out our hands and then with a forced laugh withdrew and fist-pumped. We had … Continue reading
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Tagged Coronavirus, handshake, NHS, pensions, PLSA, PLSA conference
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Our right to dream of a fairer deal for older people.
It’s been another brutal week in politics. I’m glad that the pensions team in place at the start of it – remain in place at the end of it. I’m pleased that Guy Opperman remains our pensions minister. As my … Continue reading
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Tagged AgeWage, CARE, change, ESG, Guy Opperman, NHS, PLSA, Tax, Teresa Coffey, Treasury, trust
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That was the week (that was)
This week has seen a Pensions Bill make it into the Queen’s Speech, the Pensions Regulator’s Stakeholder Conference (Monday) , the Owen James Meeting of Minds (Tuesday) and the PLSA conference (Wednesday to Friday). And then there’s the minor political … Continue reading
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Tagged #PLSAannual19, Brexit, IFA, pensions, PLSA, Queen's Speech
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Thumbs up for PLSA’s Retirement Living Standards
It’s a shame that the timing of the PLSA’s big reveal coincided with the announcement of the Brexit agreement. It hasn’t got much airplay and frankly- even the PLSA annual conference seemed a little underwhelmed. The PLSA have launched a … Continue reading
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Tagged #PLSAannual19, AgeWage, pension, PLSA, Retirement Living Standards
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“I’ve a PHD in economics – not gloomy economics” Wilson at #PLSAannual19
Our great cities aren’t overbuilt but under demolished- says Nigel Wilson of @LGIM #PLSAannual19 pic.twitter.com/qAeQWimbvz — Pension Plowman (@henryhtapper) October 16, 2019 For me the highlight of day one of the PLSA Annual Conference was Nigel Wilson’s keynote – “The … Continue reading
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Tagged #PLSAannual19, CEO, Nigel Wilson, Patient Capital, pensions, PLSA, Social impact
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