Tag Archives: Smart

How DC consolidation can benefit DC members

Posted on April 18, 2021 by henry tapper

  Like Climate Change, Pension Consolidation isn’t something theoretical, it’s happening and at a great pace. I remember when DB transfers were at their peak (2018) people talking about what was to come. It had come and before the regulators … Continue reading →

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Andy Cheseldine’s VFM assessment is just too good!

Posted on September 20, 2020 by henry tapper

Andy Cheseldine gave , in 21 minutes , one of the most complete and articulate expressions of what makes for good value in a DC pension scheme. I hate the word “masterclass” but on this occasion it is appropriate and … Continue reading →

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Holy Pentechola! It’s Scam Man & Robbin’

Posted on April 29, 2020 by henry tapper

  Four of the UK’s leading digital pension platforms have collaborated to create an engaging new online game that aims to educate consumers about pension scams in response to a spike in online fraud. The launch of Scam Man & Robbin’ follows … Continue reading →

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A good day for master trusts

Posted on February 10, 2020 by henry tapper

The FT run a scoop this morning, predicting that today the Pensions Regulator will withdraw its proposals to require small DC plans to be run by “professional trustees” and urging  that most of the 8000 single occupational trust based DC … Continue reading →

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Getting Smarter about how we retire

Posted on February 9, 2020 by henry tapper

  #SmartSnap 2 is here: Smart Retire In this video, we share a sneak peek of Smart Retire – our unique “to and through retirement” master trust solution – coming this year to Smart Pension. pic.twitter.com/14JKPvjUkq — Smart Pension (@smartpensionuk) … Continue reading →

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How Scam man and Robbin’ won the world’s first Scamathon

Posted on November 30, 2019 by henry tapper

AND WE HAVE A WINNER… Scam Man & Robbin’! The judges loved the retro aspect, taking the vigilante stance and the overall simplicity! Congratulations guys! 🥳 #PensionScamsHackathon — PensionBee (@pensionbee) November 29, 2019   Scams are a worry, and not … 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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UK – OK! Disclosure battle won – now let’s win the peace.

Posted on December 5, 2018 by henry tapper

The PPI have produced a really excellent paper “Charges, returns and transparency in DC – what can we learn from other countries?” The report, sponsored by Which? explores UK charges for pension schemes against those in the US, Australia, the … Continue reading →

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Stop scamming – by giving people better choice.

Posted on August 14, 2018 by henry tapper

I’m a fan of Government intervening to stop scamming. It’s good that the FT on.ft.com/2P1VT5c  and BBC are reporting “SCAMSMART” the FCA’s new initiative to stop scamming. But this intervention has to be accompanied by positive action from the private sector. People … Continue reading →

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