Tag Archives: PMI

John (JQ) Quarrel , a great lawyer – a great voice speaking for decency in pensions.

Posted on August 18, 2026 by henry tapper

This is not a happy end to John Quarrel’s life. I intend to go up north to wish him a better after life. Much went wrong in his later days and Susan and his daughter Helen have stood behind him … Continue reading →

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New PMI Board members and President – nothing wrong with this lot!

Posted on September 13, 2025 by henry tapper

There’s nothing wrong with the PMI and it continues to attract the right people to its non-executive team. As it says of itself The PMI is the professional body which supports and develops the experts who run UK pension schemes. … Continue reading →

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Helen Forrest Hall may brighten light at PMI

Posted on April 9, 2025 by henry tapper

I did not have the opportunity to go to PMI’s DC and Master Trust Symposium last week.  If I had , and stayed close to my colleague Philip Persson , I’d have met Helen Forrest Hall who leads these things … Continue reading →

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Ian Beestin to cheer up sad politicians this morning!

Posted on March 25, 2025 by henry tapper

  Is Rachel Reeves looking a bit like this Prime Minister at the thought of tomorrow? Well perhaps she should come to the Pension PlayPen for a joyful morning. I’ve had a lot of fun recently from Ian Beestin both … Continue reading →

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Ian Beestin to cheer up sad politicians this morning!

Posted on March 22, 2025 by henry tapper

  Is Rachel Reeves looking a bit like this Prime Minister at the thought of tomorrow? Well perhaps she should come to the Pension PlayPen for a joyful morning. I’ve had a lot of fun recently from Ian Beestin both … Continue reading →

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Chair Riddaway brings PMI members a day of delights!

Posted on February 25, 2025 by henry tapper

Today marks three years of war in Ukraine, it is also the day the PMI is discussing with its members the future of Defined Benefit pension provision. I fear that there is little evidence of new pensions for people in … Continue reading →

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PMI’s symposium focuses on pension management – thank goodness!

Posted on April 26, 2024 by henry tapper

I arrived late for PMI’s “master trust symposium” , held yesterday at the swanky Waldorf Hotel. Thankfully there were no horses in the street to greet me , though I did bump into a purposeful Ruston Smith on the pavement … 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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No crocodile tears over falling contributions – please!

Posted on December 29, 2022 by henry tapper

In a lachrymose display of virtue signalling, the PMI reports that many employees are either reducing contributions to workplace pensions or thinking of doing so. This is neither surprising or regrettable, people need to take pension holidays from time to … Continue reading →

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Dashboard frustration – have a thought for the consumer!

Posted on September 3, 2022 by henry tapper

Pensions minister Guy Opperman has rebuffed concerns over the timescale of the Pensions Dashboards Programme, adding that the project would have moved at even greater speed if he had his way – https://t.co/G60ch5mH33@GuyOpperman @PensionsDboards @TMiddletonFPMI @aca_news pic.twitter.com/frzp14OVJZ — Pensions Expert … Continue reading →

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