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The Michelle and Morten show at parliament- impressive but to the point?
The General Committee’s meetings with 23 “experts” has something a little celebratory about it. This one with Michelle Ostermann and Brightwell’s Morten Nilsson has got a TV “couples show” written all over it. This is Michelle introducing herself but she … Continue reading
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Tagged Brightwell, BT, Canada, consolidation, Denmark, Michelle, Morten, pension, ppf
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The PPF miss out this time – but show no sign of giving up!
It is the last day of Spring and tomorrow will be summer. This is a morning to be optimistic and I am – that PPF will get to where it and many like me want it to be! I clicked … Continue reading
PPF – 20 years old – memories of a child and teenage pension!
As part of our 20th anniversary celebrations, our colleagues have been sharing some of their memories from their time at the PPF. We’d love to hear your stories, memories and pictures too! Tag us and use the hashtag #PPF20 pic.twitter.com/TJyCl7eHmz … Continue reading
Defined Benefit Pension Funding – Iain Clacher & Con Keating
Defined Benefit Pension Funding Iain Clacher & Con Keating The article appears in the Securities Institute Review which is the house magazine of the Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI) It is here In a range of conference presentations, … Continue reading
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Tagged Con Keating, Funding, Iain Clacher, ONS, Pensions, ppf, TPR
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What does Rachel Reeves want to do with pension surpluses?
The budget has been described by some pension people as “boring” though that description will not fit well with those who have charge of corporate budgets who now have to factor in an extra cost equivalent to that of auto-enrolment … Continue reading
Pensions’ national wealth fund – the PPF
The Pension Protection Fund is a national treasure. Sponsored by the levies of over 5,000 hard pressed employers, it has now built up a notional surplus of £13.2bn in reserves needed to meet the near £19bn of pensions it is … Continue reading
Martin Clarke CB – the last Government Actuary – is dead
Sad news reached me early yesterday from fellow actuary Peer Tompkins and it was formally confirmed later in the day. The former Government Actuary, Martin Clarke, has passed away after a period in hospital. Martin Clarke, Government Actuary 2014 to … Continue reading
Michelle Ostermann – the PPF’s new CEO
Here is how the PPF’s new CEO , Michelle Ostermann introduces herself on Linked in. I have over 30 years of pension investment and senior leadership experience. I am currently the CEO of the Pension Protection Fund and Chair of … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Financial services, Government, Michelle Ostermann, Pensions, ppf, Retirement
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Michelle Ostermann – the PPF’s new CEO
Here is how the PPF’s new CEO , Michelle Ostermann introduces herself on Linked in. I have over 30 years of pension investment and senior leadership experience. I am currently the CEO of the Pension Protection Fund and Chair of … Continue reading
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Tagged Business, Financial services, Government, Michelle Ostermann, Pensions, ppf, Retirement
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The case for the PPF as a DB consolidator is far from proven
The PPF is in confident mood in its response to the DWP’s Options for DB schemes consultation. More choice and capacity is needed in the Defined Benefit (DB) pension market to capitalise on improved scheme funding – evidence shows market … Continue reading